{
  "id": 14172065,
  "title": "Phase Eight and Hobbs owner hit by cyber-attack, as H&M probes separate hack claim",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/phase-eight-and-hobbs-owner-hit-by-cyber-attack-as-h-m-probes-14172065",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-13T09:34:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "BBC Business",
    "slug": "bbc-business",
    "url": "https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwly38gjkejko?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "High-end fashion brands Hobbs, Whistles, and Phase Eight are under investigation following a cyber-security incident, according to TFG London, the UK arm of retail conglomerate The Foschini Group. The company stated that an issue was identified on Sunday and is affecting some IT systems, specifically impacting those three brands. TFG is actively working with external cyber security specialists to address the matter. H&M is also probing a separate claim of a hack by the notorious hacking group ShinyHunters. TFG assured customers that its stores are operating normally, but some website capabilities may be unavailable, apologizing for any disruption. They do not believe customer payment information was affected. H&M stated that they are aware of online information regarding a potential cyber security incident and are investigating the claims. They have not found any indications that their data environment has been compromised. This incident highlights the vulnerability of major fashion brands to cyber-attacks, with attackers often seeking to extort money by threatening to release customer data. Customers are advised to remain vigilant and cautious of suspicious messages.",
  "summary": "TFG London has apologised to customers for disruption after it identified a \"cybersecurity incident\" on Sunday.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "This Is Money",
        "title": "Owner of fashion brands Hobbs and Phase Eight becomes the latest retailer to be hit by a cyber attack",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/owner-of-fashion-brands-hobbs-and-phase-eight-becomes-the-latest",
        "published": "2026-10-13T07:49:24.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "BBC Technology",
        "title": "Phase Eight and Hobbs owner hit by cyber-attack, as H&M probes separate hack claim",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/phase-eight-and-hobbs-owner-hit-by-cyber-attack-as-h-m-probes",
        "published": "2026-10-13T09:34:43.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Guardian Business",
        "title": "Hobbs and Whistles owner investigates hack that may have exposed customer data",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/hobbs-and-whistles-owner-investigates-hack-that-may-have-exposed",
        "published": "2026-10-13T10:11:46.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}