A cyber “incident” is affecting UK fashion brands including Hobbs, Phase Eight and Whistles after their parent company, TFG London, reports being targeted. Multiple outlets say the company becomes aware of the problem over the weekend and that its investigation is ongoing.
Reports indicate the incident disrupts parts of the retailers’ IT systems, with some outlets stating the brands’ online or operational systems were knocked out. TFG London says it has “no reason to believe” customer payment information is at risk and that it reports the matter to relevant UK authorities. Other coverage focuses on customer-facing effects, noting apologies to customers and describing the disruption rather than attributing specific details to the attackers.
A separate strand of reporting places the incident in the broader context of recent high-profile retail hacks, noting it comes days after an ASOS cyber incident. Other outlets also frame the story as part of a wider pattern of cyber threats targeting fashion and retail groups.
