Cyberattack Disrupts IT Systems at TFG London Fashion Brands
Summary
TFG London says a cyberattack detected October 11 disrupted IT systems used by Phase Eight, Hobbs, and Whistles. Some systems remain unavailable; stores are open. The company is investigating possible customer data exposure.
Key points
- TFG London detected the cyberattack on October 11 and activated incident response and business continuity plans, bringing in external cybersecurity experts.
- Several IT systems used by Phase Eight, Hobbs, and Whistles remain unavailable, while physical stores remain open.
- The company says its other brands, Inside Story and White Stuff, and operations in Australia and Africa were not affected.
- TFG London is investigating whether customer information was compromised and says it will notify affected parties if data was exposed.
- No threat actor has publicly claimed responsibility for the TFG London incident.
- Customers of the affected brands are advised to watch for potential phishing and social engineering attempts.
Article Details
- Victim Organization
- TFG London
- Incident Type
- Cyberattack disrupting IT systems
- Incident Date
- 2026-10-11
- Disclosure Date
- 2026-10-13
- Operational Impact
- Several IT systems used by Phase Eight, Hobbs, and Whistles remained unavailable. Physical stores remained open. The incident did not affect the group’s other brands, Inside Story and White Stuff, or its operations in Australia and Africa.
- Claim Status
- confirmed