South African fashion retailer The Foschini Group said on Tuesday it was investigating a recent cybersecurity incident at its UK operations, affecting its Phase Eight, Hobbs and Whistles brands.
The incident happened on October 11, the company said in a statement, and as a result, certain IT systems were disrupted.
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TFG London has engaged external cybersecurity specialists to contain the incident and informed all relevant UK authorities. Meanwhile, an investigation to establish whether any personal or other sensitive information has been compromised remains ongoing.
Several IT systems across its UK operations remain unavailable, while its operations in Africa and Australia are unaffected.
- The Foschini Group is investigating a cybersecurity incident at its UK operations affecting Phase Eight, Hobbs, and Whistles brands.
- The incident occurred on October 11 and disrupted certain IT systems.
- TFG London has hired external cybersecurity specialists and informed relevant UK authorities.
- It is still being investigated whether any personal or sensitive information was compromised.
- Several IT systems in the UK remain unavailable, but operations in Africa and Australia are unaffected.
