A push notification falsely claiming a major fashion retailer’s data has been "fully compromised" has sent shockwaves through its customer base, despite the company’s website and app remaining operational. Thousands of users received a misleading alert directing them to an external messaging platform, prompting an immediate investigation by the retailer. The incident triggered a sharp decline in the company’s stock value on the London Stock Exchange, raising concerns over potential security breaches. While no confirmation of a hack has been made, the situation underscores growing risks of phishing scams targeting online shoppers.
Push message claims fashion company’s data has been ‘fully compromised’, but website and app remain onlineBusiness live – latest updatesAsos is investigating after users of its mobile app received a notification claiming hackers had “fully compromised” the online fashion retailer’s data.The value of Asos’s shares on the London Stock Exchange dived almost 10% after thousands of customers received a notification titled “Asos hacked” with a link that sent them to the Telegram messaging service. Continue reading...
