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WH Smith employee data illegally accessed in cyber incident

WH Smith said its website, customer accounts and underlying customer databases are on separate systems and were not affected 
 by the cyber attack
WH Smith said its website, customer accounts and underlying customer databases are on separate systems and were not affected by the cyber attack

UK retailer WH Smith said today it was investigating a cyber security incident that led to illegal access to some company data, including that of existing and former employees.

The company, whose shops are a common sight at UK airports and train stations, said its website, customer accounts and underlying customer databases are on separate systems and were not affected.

The incident did not impact its trading activities either, it added.