REG - Shoe Zone PLC - Notice of cyber security incident

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27/06/2024 17:15

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RNS Number : 2309U  Shoe Zone PLC  27 June 2024

Shoe Zone plc

("Shoe Zone" or the "Company")

Notice of cyber security incident

Shoe Zone plc (AIM: SHOE) reports that it has been the subject of a cyber
incident which has resulted in unauthorised access to certain online systems
and data.

On becoming aware of the incident, the Company enacted its established IT
security protocols and took immediate steps to stop the unauthorised access to
its systems and data. Specialist, third party consultants have been engaged to
investigate the nature and extent of the incident, and to implement the
incident response plan. Reports have also been made to the Information
Commissioner's Office and the National Cyber Security Centre.

Actions taken to date have ensured that the Company's website remains
operational and the Company continues to trade with its customers and
suppliers. Shoe Zone takes the issue of data security extremely seriously, and
any affected individuals will be notified as appropriate and in accordance
with applicable regulations.

For further advice, please visit
https://help.shoezone.com/hc/en-gb/articles/19784100753821-What-to-do-when-you-believe-your-details-have-been-part-of-a-data-breach
(https://help.shoezone.com/hc/en-gb/articles/19784100753821-What-to-do-when-you-believe-your-details-have-been-part-of-a-data-breach)

At this stage, any financial impact resulting from the incident is not
expected to be material.

The Company will provide a further update as and when appropriate.

 

For further information please call:

 

 Shoe Zone PLC                                   Tel: +44 (0) 116 222 3000
 Charles Smith (Executive Chairman)
 Terry Boot (Finance Director)

 Zeus (Nominated Adviser and Broker)             Tel: +44 (0) 203 829 5000
 David Foreman, James Hornigold, Ed Beddows (Investment Banking)
 Dominic King (Corporate Broking)

 

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