UK retailer TFG London hit by cyberattack affecting Phase Eight, Hobbs and Whistles

On 11 October, TFG London, the UK subsidiary of South African retailer The Foschini Group, identified a cybersecurity incident that affected the IT infrastructure of its Phase Eight, Hobbs and Whistles brands. The group promptly reported the breach to the relevant UK authorities and engaged external cybersecurity specialists to investigate. While brick-and-mortar stores continue to operate normally, certain online capabilities are currently unavailable and orders placed after the incident may experience delays, though customers are not required to resubmit their purchases.

The company emphasized that there is no indication that payment details have been exposed. Other high-street labels owned by TFG, including Inside Story and White Stuff, were confirmed as unaffected, and operations in Africa and Australia remain intact. This attack follows a recent series of cyber incidents targeting UK fashion retailers, including Asos and a reported probe into H&M.