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Tue, 13 Oct 2026

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 Phase Eight and Hobbs owner hit by cyber-attack, as H&M probes separate hack claim

TFG London has apologised to customers for disruption after it identified a "cybersecurity incident" on Sunday.

* TFG London, owner of high-end fashion brands Hobbs, Whistles, and Phase Eight, is investigating a cyber-security incident.
* The company identified an incident on Sunday affecting some IT systems and store websites, but stores are operating as normal.
* Customers' payment information may not have been affected, but personal data may have been impacted in some cases.
* Those whose personal information was affected will be informed directly by the company.
* Cyber-security experts say major brands are being targeted by cyber-attackers seeking to extort money by threatening to release customer data.
* H&M is also investigating a claim of a hack by the ShinyHunters hacking group, which has been linked to high-profile attacks on the FBI and Ticketmaster.
* Asos customers were informed last week that their personal information had been hacked via an app notification system.
* Cyber-security experts are warning customers to be vigilant and wary of suspicious messages.