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Cyberattack disrupts systems at TFG’s three UK fashion brands
The Foschini Group identified a cyber incident on Sunday, 11 October, affecting some IT systems at its UK business, TFG London.
Phase Eight, Hobbs and Whistles were affected, while the UK brands Inside Story and White Stuff were not.
TFG said its South African and Australian operations use separate systems and were unaffected.
TFG London stores remain open, but some systems and website features may be unavailable during the investigation.
The company said it does not yet know whether customer or other sensitive information was compromised, though one report said there was no reason to believe payment information was at risk.
TFG is investigating with outside cybersecurity specialists and has reported the incident to UK authorities.
It will notify affected people or organisations if data is found to have been compromised and issue another announcement if there are major developments.
The Foschini Group said a cyberattack affected IT systems at its UK subsidiary, TFG London.
The incident affected the Phase Eight, Hobbs and Whistles brands.
TFG London identified the incident on Sunday, 11 October, and is investigating with external cybersecurity specialists.
Stores remain open, but some systems and website functions may be unavailable.
TFG said it does not yet know whether customer or other sensitive data has been compromised.
- Who
- The Foschini Group’s UK subsidiary, TFG London, and its Phase Eight, Hobbs and Whistles brands.
- What
- A cybersecurity incident disrupted some IT systems. TFG is investigating whether any sensitive data was compromised.
- When
- TFG London identified the incident on Sunday, 11 October.
- Where
- TFG London’s UK operations.
- Why
- Not stated.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
TFG London identified a cybersecurity incident affecting some of its IT systems.
TFG London activated its response and business continuity plans and brought in external cybersecurity specialists.
Reports on the incident were published by Independent and TechCentral.
- Affected brands
- Phase Eight, Hobbs and Whistles
- Unaffected UK brands
- Inside Story and White Stuff
- Stores
- Open and trading
- Other operations
- TFG Africa and TFG Australia were not affected
- Reported to
- Relevant UK authorities
What people are saying
We apologise for any disruption and will provide additional updates to our customers as appropriate.
Should the investigation establish that such information has been compromised, TFG London will notify affected individuals or organisations, as appropriate.
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