Shoe Zone subject of cyber attack
Specialist, third party consultants were brought in to investigate the nature and extent of the incident, and to implement an incident response plan
Shoe Zone has confirmed it was the subject of a cyber incident which has resulted in unauthorised access to certain online systems and data.The company said that once it became aware of the incident, it enacted its established IT security protocols and took “immediate steps” to stop the unauthorised access to its systems and data.
It added that specialist, third party consultants were brought in to investigate the nature and extent of the incident, and to implement an incident response plan.
Reports have also been made to the Information Commissioner’s Office and the National Cyber Security Centre.
Shoe Zone noted that actions taken to date have ensured its website remains operational and it continues to trade with its customers and suppliers.
In an update, the company said: “Shoe Zone takes the issue of data security extremely seriously, and any affected individuals will be notified as appropriate and in accordance with applicable regulations.”
It added that there isn’t expected to be any material from the incident at this stage.
