Hobbs and Whistles owner investigates hack that may have exposed customer data

Cyber-attack on TFG London comes less than a week after online fashion seller Asos was hit by hackers

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The owner of Phase Eight, Hobbs and Whistles has said its websites and IT systems have been hit by a cyber-attack that may have compromised customers’ personal data.

The South-African listed TFG London said it identified the “cybersecurity incident” at the three UK-based retail chains on Sunday. Its two other UK brands, Inside Story and White Stuff, are not affected.