UK clothing brands hit by cyberattack affecting systems

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 13 Oct, 13:08 · Archive

The Foschini Group, which owns Phase Eight, Hobbs and Whistles, has been hit by a cyberattack affecting its UK subsidiary.

The Foschini Group, which owns Phase Eight, Hobbs and Whistles, has suffered a cyberattack impacting certain IT systems related to those three brands. The South African retail group became aware of the attack on Sunday, which affected its UK subsidiary. Other brands owned by the group, including Inside Story and White Stuff, have not been affected. The company reported the incident to relevant UK authorities and confirmed its operations in Africa and Australia were unaffected.

The group apologised to customers and stated there is 'no reason to believe that payment information is at risk'. Customers who placed orders before Sunday have been assured their purchases will be processed and delivered normally. Those placing orders after Sunday may experience delays, though there is no need to resubmit orders. The company said returns can still be made in stores and is working on a solution for postal returns.

The attack comes amid other recent cyberbreaches affecting UK retailers. ASOS experienced a breach in which an unauthorised party accessed some personal data including names and contact details. H&M was reportedly investigating claims of a cyberattack last week by a group called Shinyhunters.

How it is being reported

• Major UK clothing brands targeted in new cyberattackThe owner of three major UK high street giants, with multiple stores in Oxfordshire, has been hit by a cyber attack.Oxfordshire Guardian · 13 Oct, 12:30
• Major UK clothing brands targeted in new cyberattackThe owner of three major UK high street giants, with multiple stores in Oxfordshire, has been hit by a cyber attack.Oxford Mail · 13 Oct, 12:30

In this story: Foschini Group · Phase Eight · Hobbs · Whistles · ASOS · H&M

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