Hobbs, Whistles and Phase Eight owner The Foschini Group hit by a cyber attack
Summary
The Foschini Group, which owns the fashion brands Hobbs and Whistles, has been struck by a cyber attack, the Evening Standard and The Independent reported on Tuesday 13 October, and the Liverpool Echo named Phase Eight among the brands affected. The group said some of its websites have been impacted, but added there is 'no reason to believe that payment information is at risk', and The Independent reported that it became aware of the 'cybersecurity incident' on Sunday. An investigation is underway, according to the Liverpool Echo and the Manchester Evening News.
Latest: The Foschini Group, owner of Hobbs, Whistles and Phase Eight, said some of its websites have been impacted by a cyber attack, but added there is 'no reason to believe that payment information is at risk', as an investigation is underway.
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How it unfolded
Tuesday 13 October
The Foschini Group, owner of Hobbs, Whistles and Phase Eight, said some of its websites have been impacted by a cyber attack, but added there is 'no reason to believe that payment information is at risk', as an investigation is underway.
- 03:26Liverpool EchoHobbs, Whistles and Phase Eight struck by cyber attack as 'investigation' underway
- 03:13The IndependentUK high street brands hit by cyber attack
- 02:52Manchester Evening NewsFashion retailer behind Hobbs, Phase Eight and Whistles hit by 'cybersecurity incident'
- 02:40The IndependentHobbs and Whistles owner struck by cyber attack
- 02:37Evening StandardHobbs and Whistles owner struck by cyber attack