The Works forced to close some stores after cyber-attack

UK retailer says security breach has not given hackers access to customer payment data

A cyber-attack targeting The Works has caused the closure of some of the retailer's stores, delayed the resupply of stock and online order deliveries to customers.

The cut-price seller of books, crafts and toys, which operates 520 stores across the UK, said the security breach of its computer systems had not given hackers access to any customer payment data.