Cyber-crooks slip into Vans, trample over operations

VF Corp detected an IT systems intrusion on December 13 that has disrupted its ability to fulfill orders; the company filed an SEC Form 8-K and engaged an external cybersecurity firm and federal law enforcement. Reporting characterizes the incident as consistent with a ransomware attack involving encryption and possible data exfiltration, and VF warns the breach will likely have a material impact on business operations.