Hobbs and Whistles owner investigates hack that may have exposed customer data


The owner of Phase Eight, Hobbs and Whistles has said its websites and IT systems have been hit by a cyber-attack that may have compromised customers’ personal data.

The South-African listed TFG London said it identified the “cybersecurity incident” at the three UK-based retail chains on Sunday. Its two other UK brands, Inside Story and White Stuff, are not affected.

TFG said its stores had stayed open and trading but some of its IT systems “remain unavailable” and it had paused all online orders as a “precautionary measure”.

An “investigation is ongoing, including establishing whether any personal or other sensitive information has been compromised,” the company said.

 

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Source:  The Guardian


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