From Dexerto · Joe Pring · · 1m 10s
ASOS Hacked Alert
ASOS users received threatening notification claiming data leak after alleged hack.
In brief
ASOS users received threatening notification claiming data leak after alleged hack. ASOS confirmed an unauthorized customer notification warned of potential data access but no payment details were compromised. Originally reported by Dexerto.
ASOS users get hacked warning
ASOS users received threatening notification claiming the online retailer has been hacked and is able to leak its data.
Notification sent via ASOS app
The message was sent through the official ASOS app on Tuesday morning, October 6, and appears to have been addressed directly to the company’s data protection and IT teams.
ASOS confirms unauthorized notification
ASOS confirmed that an "unauthorised customer notification" was sent to users.
ASOS investigates unauthorized activity
ASOS confirmed that "at around 10 am today, an unauthorised customer notification was sent to ASOS customers" and is investigating third-party platforms used for customer communication.
Notification content revealed
The notification reads: "Dear Asos DPO and IT, we have fully compromised the Snowflake instance, engage with us, or we will leak it".
“Dear Asos DPO and IT, we have fully compromised the Snowflake instance, engage with us, or we will leak it”
ASOS confirms no payment impact
ASOS confirmed personal information may have been accessed but payment information and passwords were not impacted, with website and app operating normally.
The big picture
ASOS confirmed an unauthorized customer notification warned of potential data access but no payment details were compromised.
