GoKawiilAsos Confirms Unauthorized Hacker Notification Sent to App Users
Asos has acknowledged that hackers gained access sufficient to push an unauthorized push notification to users of its mobile app. The retailer confirmed the incident but has not detailed the scope of the breach or what systems were compromised.
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A breach allowing attackers to send notifications suggests intruders may have had access to backend systems used for customer communications, which could raise concerns about what other data or controls were exposed. Until Asos releases more details, it remains unclear whether customer personal or payment data was affected, so users may want to treat any app alerts cautiously in the meantime.
- Asos confirmed hackers sent an unauthorized notification to its app users
- The company has not disclosed the full extent of the breach
- The incident raises questions about the security of Asos's customer communication systems
Source: it.slashdot.org, 2026-10-06
Published there as: “Asos Confirms Hackers Sent 'Unauthorized' Notification to App Users”
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