Phase Eight owner hit by cyber-attack as H&M probes separate hack claim
The owner of high-end fashion brands Hobbs, Whistles and Phase Eight says it is investigating a cyber-security incident.
TL;DR
- TFG London, owner of Hobbs, Whistles, and Phase Eight, is investigating a cyber-security incident.
- The company stated that payment information is not believed to have been affected, but is working to identify if other customer data was impacted.
- H&M is also investigating a separate claim of a hack by the notorious group ShinyHunters.
- This series of attacks follows a recent incident where Asos customers were targeted, with hackers using app notifications.
- Cyber-security experts note that major brands are prime targets and the retail industry faces significant questions about system exposure.