HM denies cyber attack claims after website disruptions

HM denies any external cyber attack, attributing recent website disruptions to scheduled maintenance.

Fashion retailer H&M stated that recent disruptions to its website availability were caused by internal maintenance rather than a cyber attack. The clarification follows earlier reports that the Swedish company was investigating potential security breaches claimed by a hacking group. The multinational brand operates thousands of stores across dozens of international markets.

• The claimA hacking group named Shinyhunters had allegedly targeted the retailer.
• The brandsThe parent company oversees several labels including Cos and Arket.