The Biella Group, a symbol of Made in Italy, has undergone an intrusion. Measures were immediately taken to protect sensitive data. The cause may have been the recent announcement of the stock market listing
The fashion system is also under attack by hackers. In recent days, the Ermenegildo Zegna Group has suffered an intrusion into its IT systems, a so-called “ransomexx”. “As soon as the company learned what had happened, it promptly launched a forensic investigation, conducted by external experts, and took the necessary actions to ensure the security of its network,” he told the Corriere della Sera Gildo Zegna, CEO of the Group. “We have in no way succumbed to any kind of blackmail. This was our immediate response, ”said the CEO. «We immediately took action to protect the data and all those connected to them. Both towards our customers and consumers, and towards our investors “: recent announcement of the Biella Group’s listing on the New York Stock Exchange, by the end of 2021. Announcement that could have been one of the elements that led to the attack earlier this week.
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The Group also announced that the company has informed the competent authorities. “The investigation is still ongoing and we want to reassure our customers and business partners that our teams are working hard, making every effort to resolve the situation. Our main priority is to ensure business continuity in a safe and secure environment».
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The Zegna Group represents one of the cornerstones of the made in Italy men’s style in the world. The announcement of the listing on the New York Stock Exchange in July 2021 was an opportunity to remember the key role of the Zegna Group. Since its inception in 1910 by Ermenegildo Zegna, the founder, the Group has evolved from an exclusive manufacturer of fabrics and men’s clothing to a supplier of luxury goods for customers all over the world. As of December 2020, Zegna is present in 80 countries through 296 direct stores. In 1991 it was the first men’s luxury brand to enter the Chinese market: in 2019 Greater China accounted for 35% of the Group’s total revenues for clothing, accessories and fabrics.
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“More than 111 years ago, my grandfather and my namesake founded Zegna with the belief that attention to the environment, the community and people should be the foundation for creating the finest fabrics and a successful brand – he declared in occasion of the announcement of the listing of Gildo Zegna, CEO of the Group -. Since then, we have proudly followed in his footsteps to become an authentic Italian luxury group in the world. The listing announcement underscores the success of our strategy in constantly focusing on Zegna’s brand equity while continuing to strengthen our heritage, our ethics of sustainability and the uniqueness of craftsmanship that has made our name synonymous with the highest quality and global luxury. Upon completion of the transaction, the Zegna family will retain control of the company and we will continue to invest in creativity, innovation, talent and technology to support our leadership in the global luxury market ».
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August 6, 2021 (change August 6, 2021 | 22:26)
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