Asos investigating after app notification warned customers of ‘hack’
Asos is investigating a potential data breach after customers received alarming notifications on its app, suggesting that an unidentified third party had accessed the company's systems. The notifications, which appeared to be sent by hackers, warned customers that their personal data would be leaked if they did not engage with the sender. Asos has acknowledged that customer data 'may have been accessed' and is taking steps to protect its users.
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- ✓ Asos is investigating a potential data breach after customers received alarming notifications on its app.
- ✓ The notifications, which appeared to be sent by hackers, warned customers that their personal data would be leaked if they did not engage with the sender.
- ✓ Asos has acknowledged that customer data 'may have been accessed' in the breach.
- ✓ The company's shares have fallen nearly 10% since the incident was reported.
What changed
Asos has confirmed that customer data 'may have been accessed' in the breach, and the company's shares have fallen nearly 10% since the incident was reported.
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Asos investigates 'hack' after app notifications warn customers of data breach
Asos is investigating a potential data breach after customers received alarming notifications on its app, suggesting that an unidentified third party had accessed the company's systems. The notifications, which appeared to be sent by hackers, warned customers that their personal data would be leaked if they did not engage with the sender. Asos has acknowledged that customer data 'may have been accessed' and is taking steps to protect its users.
Why it matters
The incident has raised concerns about online security and the protection of customer data. Asos is a popular online fashion retailer with millions of customers worldwide. The breach, if confirmed, could have significant implications for the company's reputation and its customers' trust.
What is confirmed
- Asos is investigating a potential data breach after customers received alarming notifications on its app.
- The notifications, which appeared to be sent by hackers, warned customers that their personal data would be leaked if they did not engage with the sender.
- Asos has acknowledged that customer data 'may have been accessed' in the breach.
- The company's shares have fallen nearly 10% since the incident was reported.
Still unconfirmed
- Hackers claimed to have accessed sensitive customer information, including names and contact details.
What to watch next
- Asos' official statement on the breach and its plans to protect customers
- The outcome of Asos' investigation into the breach
- Any further communication from Asos to its customers regarding the breach
confidence 95%Sources used for this update (18)
- BBC — 'ASOS hacked': App users receive notifications apparently sent by hackers
- The Guardian — Asos customers receive ‘hack’ message threatening to leak personal data
- Financial Times — Asos investigating after app notification warned customers of ‘hack’
- Business Insider — ASOS customers got an ominous notification this morning. Here's what the retailer is telling users.
- Financial Times — Asos customers report notification warning of ‘hack’
- thetimes.com — Asos ‘hacked’: app customers get alert suggesting data breach
- BBC — 'Asos hacked': What can I do to protect myself?
- Mashable — Asos hacked notification: What a snowflake instance is
- Yahoo — What can I do to protect myself after 'Asos hacked' message?
- Financial Times — Asos customers’ data ‘may have been accessed’ in hack
- Yahoo — Shoppers of popular fashion retailer say hackers are sending them messages on app
- www.theguardian.com — Asos warns customer data may be compromised after ‘unauthorised’ app access | Asos
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