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Fashion giant probes claims it was targeted by same group that hacked JLR

Thisismoney • October 12, 2026

The Swedish fashion giant is looking into a potential cybersecurity incident made by a group called Shinyhunters. It follows a cyberattack on Asos last week.

Shinyhunters previously claimed it was behind a major cyber attack on Jaguar Land Rover last summer, along with other hacking groups known as Scattered Spider and Lapsus.

It had also reportedly demanded around £400,000 in a ransom payment to prevent data being sold after attacking Ticketmaster in 2024.

An H&M Group spokesman said: ‘We are aware of the claims circulating online regarding a potential cybersecurity incident involving a limited scope of H&M Group data.

‘Protecting the security of our systems and data is of utmost importance to us.’

Swedish fashion giant H&M is looking into a potential cybersecurity incident made by a group called Shinyhunters

She added: ‘We are currently investigating these claims to assess their validity and so far we have no indication that our data environment has been compromised.

‘We take any potential threat to our systems and data seriously and as this work is ongoing, we are unable to provide further details at this time.’

The H&M group, which has 4,000 stores in more than 80 markets, has a roster of fashion and homeware brands including Cos, Weekday, & Other Stories and Arket.

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H&M Investigates Cyber Attack Claims by ShinyHunters Group H&M is currently investigating claims of a cyber attack allegedly conducted by the hacking group ShinyHunters. The retailer reported that it is examining a potential cybersecurity incident involving a limited scope of its data. An H&M Group spokeswoman stated that there are no indications that their data environment has been compromised. The investigation follows a recent cyber incident at ASOS, where unauthorized access to customer data was reported. ShinyHunters has a history of targeting major companies and is known for employing phishing and social engineering tactics. The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has not received a report regarding this incident as of October 12, 2026. H&M's shares fell by 1.5% following the news. The company operates over 4,000 stores globally and has a portfolio of brands including Cos and Arket. 24 sources 40

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