In recent weeks, major retailers including Victoria’s Secret, The North Face, and Cartier have fallen victim to sophisticated cyberattacks, leading to operational disruptions and the exposure of customer data.
- Victoria’s Secret experienced a significant cybersecurity breach, prompting the temporary shutdown of its website and corporate systems from May 26 to May 29, 2025. The company delayed its first-quarter earnings release due to the incident, although it reported that the breach did not materially affect its financial results.
- The North Face suffered a credential stuffing attack, where hackers used previously stolen login credentials to access customer accounts. This breach potentially exposed personal information such as names, contact details, and purchase history.
- Cartier reported unauthorized access to its systems, with potential exposure of client names, email addresses, countries of residence, and birth dates. The company stated that no financial information was compromised.
Cybersecurity experts suggest that a hacking group known as “Scattered Spider” may be behind several of these attacks, employing social engineering tactics to trick help desks into resetting passwords.
These incidents underscore the growing vulnerability of the retail sector to cyber threats. Retailers are urged to implement robust cybersecurity measures, including multi-factor authentication, regular system audits, and employee training to mitigate risks.
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