Burton Snowboards, a favourite model for downhill shredders and X-Games followers in every single place, has closed down its e-commerce operations as a result of a “cyber incident” that occurred earlier this week.
In an internet system-outage replace, the Burlington-based firm famous {that a} Feb. 14 assault continues to impression “a few of our operations,” and added, “we’re working carefully with third-party specialists to research the incident and decide the total nature and scope.”
Other particulars are scant to nonexistent. But as of press time, the out of doors clothes shop nonetheless wasn’t capable of course of on-line orders three days after the assault — a decidedly unlucky state of affairs heading into the core North American ski season.
It did nonetheless have suggestions for many who want some gnarly gear quick: Simply go to a Burton-purveying retailer, or use its new gear-rental service, which can see returnable snowboards, boots, bindings, and outerwear delivered to at least one’s doorstep.