The Works closes stores after cyberattack

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The firm was forced to temporarily close five of its 200+ stores in the UK
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The firm was forced to temporarily close five of its 200+ stores in the UK

Toys, books and stationery retailer The Works has been hit by a cyberattack, forcing it to temporarily shut stores and halt new stock deliveries.

The retailer, which operates more than 520 outlets across the UK, said there had been 'minor' interruption to trade and business operations after hackers accessed the company's computer systems and...

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