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The website for Victoria’s Secret was back online Friday after a prolonged “security incident” caused the lingerie company to take down the site for several days.

The retailer said in an emailed statement Friday it was “back online” and appreciated “our customers’ patience.” It did not immediately respond to CNN’s request for comment about the reason for the incident. Shares of Victoria’s Secret have fallen nearly 6% since Monday, when the company first posted on its US website that it was suffering from a prolonged security incident.

Shoppers visiting the website earlier this week saw a pink screen with the company’s statement rather than its usual selection of lingerie, sleepwear and other products.

The retailer had “identified” and was “taking steps to address

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