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H&M Investigates Cyberattack Claims Following ASOS Breach

H&M Investigates Cyberattack Claims Following ASOS Breach

First seen 13 Oct 2026, 07:56 UTC • •

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ThreatCluster •October 13, 2026 at 08:57 UTC
  • •H&M is investigating potential cyberattack claims with no current evidence of a breach.
  • •The ASOS breach involved social engineering to access employee login credentials.
  • •Retail networks are increasingly targeted via third-party vendors and cloud services.

H&M is investigating claims of a cyberattack, although it reports no current evidence of compromise to its core data. This follows a confirmed breach at ASOS, where hackers used social engineering to obtain employee login credentials. The ASOS breach exposed customer names and details, but sensitive data like payment card numbers remained secure. The incident highlights the growing trend of cyberattacks targeting retail networks through third-party vendors and cloud services. As concerns rise, companies are increasingly relying on forensic investigations and specialized insurance coverage to manage risks. The situation continues to evolve as H&M assesses the claims and monitors its systems for potential vulnerabilities.

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2026-10-06
ASOS confirms data breach
ASOS disclosed that hackers accessed employee login credentials through social engineering, exposing customer names and details.
Peoplemanagement
2026-10-12
H&M begins investigation
H&M announced it is investigating claims of a cyberattack, following the ASOS breach, but found no signs of compromise to its core data.
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Common questions

What data was exposed in the ASOS breach?
The ASOS breach exposed customer names and details, but payment card numbers and passwords remained secure.
Is H&M's data compromised?
H&M has stated there is currently no indication that its core data environment has been compromised.
What are the implications for retail cybersecurity?
The incidents highlight the increasing vulnerability of retail networks to cyberattacks through third-party vendors.