GoKawiilASOS app users receive hacker-sent push notifications claiming data breach
Multiple ASOS customers reported receiving suspicious push notifications on their devices, purportedly from hackers. The messages, directed at ASOS's data protection and IT teams, claim that the hackers have fully compromised Snowflake, a data storage service. The hackers' Telegram channel, created today under the name Xuanye Group, has posted about the breach, suggesting the attackers may have gained access to multiple systems within ASOS.
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This incident highlights potential vulnerabilities in ASOS's cybersecurity defenses, especially if hackers can send notifications directly to users. It also raises concerns about the security of third-party data platforms like Snowflake, which are widely used but have been linked to past breaches. The public nature of this breach could influence how companies handle disclosures and cybersecurity strategies moving forward.
- Suspicious push notifications were sent to ASOS app users, claiming a data breach.
- Hackers' Telegram channel was created on the same day and posted about the incident.
- Security experts suggest the attackers may have accessed multiple internal systems.
Source: bbc.co.uk — Watch Our Pick Of Standout Clips Across The Bbc, 2026-10-06
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