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Asos Confirms Hackers Sent Unauthorized App Notifications
Key Takeaways
- Asos app users received a ransom notification from hackers.
- The hackers claimed to have compromised a Snowflake instance.
- Asos is investigating the breach of third-party platforms.
- Customers are advised not to click links and to update passwords.
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Asos users globally received a notification titled 'ASOS HACKED' on Tuesday, which contained a ransom demand directed at the company's data protection officer. The hackers claimed to have compromised a Snowflake instance and threatened to leak data if their demands were not met.
Cybersecurity experts described the incident as a brazen extortion attempt. Asos has apologized to customers, advising them not to interact with the notification, and is currently investigating the extent of the unauthorized access to personal information.
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