H&M investigating claims of cyber attack by Shinyhunters

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 13 Oct, 11:31 · Archive

Swedish fashion giant H&M is investigating claims it was targeted by hacking group Shinyhunters.

H&M, the Swedish fashion giant with 4,000 stores across more than 80 markets, is investigating claims it was targeted by a hacking group called Shinyhunters, according to reports.

Shinyhunters has previously claimed responsibility for cyber attacks on Jaguar Land Rover and Ticketmaster, reportedly demanding around £400,000 in ransom to prevent data being sold. The group has also allegedly worked alongside other hacking collectives known as Scattered Spider and Lapsus.

An H&M Group spokeswoman said the company is aware of claims circulating online about a potential cybersecurity incident involving a limited scope of data. 'Protecting the security of our systems and data is of utmost importance to us,' she said. She added that the company has found 'no indication' its data environment has been compromised but is continuing to investigate.

How it is being reported

• UK fashion giant shares fall after 'cyber attack'H&M has said it is investigating claims it was targeted by a cybercriminal last week, it has been reportedOxfordshire Guardian · 13 Oct, 11:10
• UK fashion giant shares fall after 'cyber attack'H&M has said it is investigating claims it was targeted by a cybercriminal last week, it has been reportedOxford Mail · 13 Oct, 11:10

In this story: H&M · Shinyhunters · Jaguar Land Rover · Ticketmaster

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