Icebreaker weathers parent’s cyber attack

Icebreaker weathers parent’s cyber attack
Icebreaker says bah to cyberattack. (Image: Getty)
Paul McBeth
Merino wool clothing company Icebreaker’s New Zealand operations traded through a cyber attack at its global parent that disrupted the Vans and Dickies brand owner’s ability to fulfil orders. The Pennsylvania-based apparel and footwear maker was knocked by a ransomware attack in the weeks before Christmas, with the attacker encrypting some of VF Corp’s systems and stealing information, including personal data. The New York stock exchange-listed company said last month that it discovered unauthorised activities on par...

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