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Cyberattack hits Hobbs, Whistles, Phase Eight

Parent company TFG London investigating potential customer data compromise.

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A cybersecurity incident has affected the IT systems of several UK fashion brands owned by TFG London. The brands Hobbs, Whistles, and Phase Eight have all experienced disruptions to their systems.

The parent company, TFG London, confirmed the incident and stated that an investigation is currently underway to determine whether customer data has been compromised. The full extent of the breach is still being assessed.

TFG London has indicated that if the investigation confirms that customer information has been compromised, affected individuals will be notified. The company has not yet provided a timeline for the completion of this investigation.

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01Which fashion brands have been affected by the cyberattack?

The fashion brands Hobbs, Whistles, and Phase Eight, all owned by TFG London, have been affected by a cybersecurity incident that has impacted their IT systems.

02Has customer data been compromised?

TFG London is currently investigating whether customer data has been compromised as a result of the cybersecurity incident. Affected individuals will be notified if a compromise is confirmed.

03What is TFG London doing about the incident?

TFG London confirmed the cybersecurity incident and is investigating its impact on IT systems and potential customer data compromise. They have stated they will notify affected individuals if data has been compromised.

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