Three major UK fashion chains confirms personal data WAS stolen in cyber attack
THE COMPANY behind three major UK fashion brands has revealed that “some personal data has been accessed” after it was struck by a cyber attack earlier this month.
TL;DR
- TFG London, owner of Phase Eight, Whistles, and Hobbs, experienced a cyber attack on October 11.
- Some personal customer data was accessed during the incident.
- Affected data may include contact details, order information, and limited payment details (e.g., last four digits of a card).
- Usable payment card details and login information/passwords were not compromised.
- Customers have been notified via email and advised to be cautious of suspicious communications.
- An investigation with independent cybersecurity experts is ongoing.
- Online orders at Whistles were temporarily paused following the attack.
- The attack did not affect other TFG London brands like Inside Story and White Stuff.
- Asos, another fashion retailer, also experienced a cybersecurity incident shortly before this event.