ASOS Appears Hacked, Threatening Israeli Shoppers and Stock
Translated & summarized from Cursorinfo by baba
Users of the ASOS online store in Israel and elsewhere reported a suspected hack, with hackers threatening to release stolen data. The incident caused ASOS shares to drop over 14% on the London Stock Exchange. Cybersecurity experts warn of potential phishing scams and advise users to avoid clicking suspicious links and change passwords.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- ASOS users in Israel reported a suspected hack, with hackers threatening to publish stolen data.
- ASOS shares dropped over 14% on the London Stock Exchange following the breach reports.
- Hackers threatened to publish stolen data and directed users to a Telegram channel.
- Israeli cybersecurity expert Osher Cohen warned of increased phishing and fraud risks.
- Customers are advised to avoid clicking suspicious links and to change their passwords.
Users of the popular online fashion retailer ASOS in Israel and other countries reported receiving a suspicious notification within the mobile app on Tuesday. The message claimed the system had been breached and urged security personnel to click a provided link, while hackers threatened to publish stolen data. The report comes from the news portal Ynet, which suggests the message was sent by attackers who gained access to the company's computer infrastructure.
Despite the alarming notification, the ASOS website and app continue to operate normally. Customers are advised to exercise caution and monitor for any suspicious activity when browsing and making purchases. ASOS, a British online retailer with a long-standing presence in Israel offering special discounts to local shoppers, saw its shares plummet by over 14% on the London Stock Exchange following the breach reports.
If a hack is confirmed, investigations will focus on how attackers accessed ASOS's data platform, Snowflake, and its notification system. While the extent of the potential data theft is unknown, customer data is likely compromised. The link in the notification directs to a Telegram channel of a previously unknown group called Xuanye. Experts are considering the possibility that the incident was staged to draw attention to the hackers.
Israeli cybersecurity expert Osher Cohen, founder of YO Secure, warned that fraudulent attacks pose the greatest danger following such breach alerts. He explained that criminals might send fake notifications about compromised accounts, requesting users to verify personal details or provide bank card information. Cohen cautioned that even experienced internet users can fall for these scams.
"My recommendation is very simple, do not click on any links in messages sent on behalf of ASOS. If you want to check something, go to the website or open the app. If you use the same password for login as on other sites, change it," Cohen advised.
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