EQUIPEngadget · 1h ago
Asos hit by extortion hack that may have compromised some customer data

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Online retailer Asos has experienced an extortion-based cyberattack potentially compromising customer data. The breach became public after attackers successfully sent unauthorized push notifications directly to shoppers via the company's platform.
- 01Threat actors targeted Asos in an extortion attempt potentially impacting sensitive customer information
- 02Attackers demonstrated platform access by broadcasting unauthorized push notifications to the user base
- 03The company is currently assessing the full scope of data compromise and system vulnerabilities
- 04Incident highlights critical risks regarding third-party extortion tactics and direct customer communication channels
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The attackers sent a push notification to Asos shoppers announcing their activity.