WH Smith hit by cyber attack as hackers access employee information

Current and former employee information was accessed by hackers

Current and former employee information was accessed by hackers

High street retailer WH Smith said it has been the target of a cyber attack that has seen hackers access company data.

The retailer said current and former employee information was accessed by hackers.

The books and stationery chain confirmed the hack has seen a possible breach of staff payroll data such as names, addresses, dates of birth and national insurance numbers, though it does not believe banking details have been accessed.