VF Corporation Hit by Cyberattack Disrupting Operations and Order Fulfillment

The owner of brands such as The North Face and Vans is working with cybersecurity experts and federal law enforcement to mitigate the impact of the attack.

VF Corporation, the owner of brands such as The North Face, Vans, and Timberland, has been hit by a cyberattack that has disrupted its operations and ability to fulfill orders.
The attack, which was first detected on December 13, has resulted in the encryption of some of VF's IT systems and the theft of data, including personal information.
Despite the attack, VF's retail stores remain open and most of its brand e-commerce sites are still accepting orders. However, the company's ability to fulfill these orders is currently impacted.
VF Corporation has begun an investigation with external cybersecurity experts and is working with federal law enforcement to respond to and mitigate the impact of the incident.
The company has warned that the cyberattack is likely to continue having a material impact on its business operations until recovery efforts are completed.