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'ASOS hacked': App users receive notifications sent by hackers

ASOS has confirmed that hackers accessed customer data, including names and contact details, during an 'unauthorised activity'. The company says it is investigating and has warned customers to be vigilant of unexpected calls. Hackers sent a notification to app users, claiming to have accessed personal data. ASOS says payment details were not accessed.

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  • ✓ ASOS confirmed an 'unauthorised customer notification' was sent out via its app.
  • ✓ Hackers accessed names and contact details of customers during 'unauthorised activity'.
  • ✓ ASOS says payment details were not accessed.
  • ✓ The company is investigating 'unauthorised activity' involving third-party platforms.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 18 independent reporting domains (90% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

What changed

ASOS revealed that hackers accessed a wider array of personal data than initially disclosed.

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  1. ASOS confirms hackers accessed customer data

    ASOS has confirmed that hackers accessed customer data, including names and contact details, during an 'unauthorised activity'. The company says it is investigating and has warned customers to be vigilant of unexpected calls. Hackers sent a notification to app users, claiming to have accessed personal data. ASOS says payment details were not accessed.

    Why it matters

    The incident has raised concerns about data security and phishing scams. ASOS has 16 million users worldwide. The company is taking steps to protect customers and prevent further unauthorised access.

    What is confirmed

    • ASOS confirmed an 'unauthorised customer notification' was sent out via its app.
    • Hackers accessed names and contact details of customers during 'unauthorised activity'.
    • ASOS says payment details were not accessed.
    • The company is investigating 'unauthorised activity' involving third-party platforms.

    Still unconfirmed

    • Customers received a notification from hackers claiming to have accessed personal data.

    What to watch next

    • ASOS provides further information on data accessed.
    • Customers report any suspicious activity to ASOS.
    • Regulatory bodies investigate the incident.
    Sources used for this update (19)
    1. BBC — 'ASOS hacked': App users receive notifications apparently sent by hackers
    2. The Guardian — Asos customers receive ‘hack’ message threatening to leak personal data
    3. Sky News — ASOS latest: Company says 'personal information' may have been accessed during 'unauthorised activity' - but not payment details
    4. Business Insider — ASOS customers got an ominous notification this morning. Here's what the retailer is telling users.
    5. BBC — 'Asos hacked': What can I do to protect myself?
    6. Mashable — Asos hacked notification: What a snowflake instance is
    7. News.com.au — Fashion company loved by Aussies hacked
    8. Financial Times — Asos customers’ data ‘may have been accessed’ in hack
    9. Yahoo — Shoppers of popular fashion retailer say hackers are sending them messages on app
    10. www.bbc.co.uk — 'ASOS hacked': App users receive notifications apparently sent by hackers - BBC News
    11. www.bbc.com — Asos users receive pop-up notification apparently sent by hackers
    12. nz.news.yahoo.com — What can I do to protect myself after 'Asos hacked' message? - Yahoo
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