VF Corp 2023 Breach: Vans, North Face, Timberland Hit by Ransomware

VF Corporation the parent company of Vans, North Face, Timberland, Dickies, and Supreme was hit during the critical holiday shopping season, disrupting order fulfillment and exposing 35.5 million consumer records.

The breach at VF Corporation exposed 35.5 million records through alphv/blackcat ransomware. 35.5 million consumers across Vans, North Face, Timberland, and other brands The incident highlights the ongoing challenges organizations face in protecting sensitive user data against increasingly sophisticated attack vectors. Security researchers have noted that breaches of this magnitude often result from a combination of technical vulnerabilities and organizational failures in security practices.

Current status: Operations restored; 35.5 million consumers notified. Affected users should take immediate steps to protect their accounts, including changing passwords, enabling multi-factor authentication, and monitoring financial accounts for unauthorized activity. Filing a DSAR with VF Corporation can help you understand what data was exposed and request its deletion.