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

Phase Eight and Hobbs owner TFG London is investigating a cyber-security incident affecting their Phase Eight, Hobbs, and Whistles brands. The company is actively working with external cyber security specialists and has not found any indications of customers' payment information being compromised. H&M is also investigating a separate claim of a cyber-attack by a notorious hacking group ShinyHunters, but has not found any evidence to suggest that their data environment has been compromised.

The retail group is working to identify if any sensitive customer information was impacted and will keep customers informed as appropriate. Cyber-security experts warn that major brands are increasingly targeted by hackers seeking to extort money by threatening to release customer data.