The Aporia
A cybersecurity incident hit UK fashion brands Hobbs, Whistles, and Phase Eight on Sunday, October 9, according to their parent company, TFG London. The full extent of the data breach remains unclear, but TFG London is investigating whether customer information was compromised. If it's confirmed that personal details were accessed, TFG London will notify affected individuals or organizations as appropriate. The South African retail group The Foschini Group owns TFG London and has reported the incident to UK authorities while assuring customers that payment data seems secure. Other recent fashion industry breaches include those involving Asos and a potential attack on H&M by a group called Shinyhunters.