Notice of cyber security incident - Funky Pigeon

RNS Number : 5612I

WH Smith PLC

19 April 2022

 

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT INCLUDES INSIDE INFORMATION

WH Smith PLC

[19] April 2022

Notice of cyber security incident - Funky Pigeon

WH Smith subsidiary, Funky Pigeon, the online greetings card and gift retailer, was subject to a cyber security incident affecting part of its systems on Thursday 14 April 2022.

We take the security of customer data extremely seriously. The Company has temporarily suspended orders from the website and is currently investigating the detail of the incident with external IT specialists.

No customer payment data, such as bank account or credit card details, has been placed at risk - all of this data is processed securely via accredited third-parties and is securely encrypted. We are currently investigating the extent to which any personal data, specifically names, addresses, e-mail addresses and personalised card and gift designs has been accessed.

Based on the current analysis of the situation, the incident will not have a material impact on the financial position of the WH Smith Group. The Group will report its results for the half year to 28 February 2022 on 27 April 2022 and confirms that they are comfortably in line with Company compiled consensus.

Enquiries:

WH Smith Investors

Mark Boyle  07879 897687

Brunswick

Tim Danaher 020 7404 5959  

Important notices:

This Announcement contains inside information and is issued on behalf of the Group by Ian Houghton, Company Secretary. This Announcement is issued at 7.30am on 19 April 2022.

 

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