
Victoria’s Secret takes down its website after a security incident
CNN
Shares of Victoria’s Secret fell Wednesday after the lingerie company took down its US website, saying there was a prolonged “security incident.”
Shares of Victoria’s Secret fell Wednesday after the lingerie company took down its US website, saying there was a prolonged “security incident.” Shoppers visiting the website will see a black screen with the company’s statement rather than its usual selection of lingerie, sleepwear and other products. The retailer has “identified and are taking steps to address a security incident,” according to a statement posted to its website. “We have taken down our website and some in store services as a precaution.” It’s rare for a company of Victoria Secret’s size to have such a prolonged site-wide outage. While its physical retail stores remain open, revenue from online shopping is critical for Victoria’s Secret. The brand generated $2 billion in net sales from direct channels that include online shopping in 2024, or roughly a third of its annual sales. In a statement to CNN, Victoria’s Secret said that it “immediately enacted our response protocols” and that “third-party experts are engaged.” CNN has asked the company for more detail. A report from Bloomberg and posts on social media indicate the outage has been going on since at least Monday.













