ASOS Links Data Breach to Social Engineering Attack, Credential Theft
Asos said attackers accessed names and contact details after impersonating a trusted contact, but payment card information and passwords were not taken.
- On October 8, Asos reported that an "Unauthorised party" accessed an employee account by impersonating a trusted contact, then used the credentials to access information on third-party platforms.
- Customers received a mobile app notification on Tuesday titled "Asos hacked" that directed them to a Telegram account and referenced cloud firm Snowflake, which stores data for many major companies.
- Although the attacker accessed personal details, Asos clarified that no payment card information or account passwords were compromised, stressing that "Certain non-personal account-related information" was accessed.
- In an email on Thursday morning, the company told Customers to "Remain cautious" of unexpected messages claiming to be from Asos, emphasizing the website and app "Remain safe" to use.
- Snowflake said it "Found no compromise" of its platform after investigating, while Asos added it has already strengthened security controls and will continue its full investigation.
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ASOS has confirmed that hackers stole detailed profiles of millions of users, including personal information and search history. The risk of phishing scams is increased, but bank details are safe.
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Asos says ‘unauthorised party’ impersonated contact to gain log-in details
Customers received a phone alert on Tuesday saying the retailer had been hacked.
Algemeen Dagblad
British online fashion retailer Asos reports that personal customer data, including names and contact details, was stolen in a cyberattack earlier this week. This is according to the company's initial investigation.
Hackers Tricked Asos Employee to Steal Work Account Login
Asos Plc said a recent data breach occurred when an “unauthorized party” impersonated a trusted contact to dupe an employee at the online fashion retailer into handing over log-in details for their work account.
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