Phase Eight and Hobbs owner hit by cyber-attack, as H&M probes separate hack claim

The owner of high-end fashion brands Hobbs, Whistles and Phase Eight is investigating a cybersecurity incident, placing the retailer among fashion businesses examining potential digital security concerns.

Investigation Underway

The company has said it is looking into the incident. The available information does not specify when the event occurred, which systems may have been affected or whether customer, employee or commercial data was involved.

No outcome from the investigation has been provided, and there is no information on whether the incident disrupted trading or affected the operations of Hobbs, Whistles or Phase Eight.

Separate H&M Hack Claim

The report also refers to H&M in connection with a separate hack claim. However, no further details about that claim or the Swedish fashion retailer's investigation are available in the supplied information.

What Happens Next

The immediate focus is on the investigation by the owner of Hobbs, Whistles and Phase Eight. Until more information is released, the scope and business impact of the cybersecurity incident remain unclear.