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Silicon Republic
ASOS customers receive threatening message claiming hack
Thousands of ASOS customers received a threatening push message alleging that the retailer's systems were hacked, demanding engagement to prevent a data leak. ASOS confirmed the message was sent in error and stated they are investigating the incident involving third-party communication platforms. Preliminary findings suggest that only basic personal information may have been compromised, with no payment details at risk. The company continues to operate normally while taking steps to reassure customers about their data privacy.
MonitorConfidence: HighShort term horizonStory: First reportCybersecurity risk: HighReputational risk: High
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Published 7 Oct 2026, 13:56 UTC3 min read
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Brief
NewsBite reading:ASOS Customers Targeted with Threatening Notification Claiming a Data Hack
Numbers in this story
Users affected
17,000,000
TL;DR
- Customers received notifications claiming ASOS was hacked.
- ASOS confirmed unauthorized messages were sent out.
- Investigations are underway regarding third-party platforms.
- Basic personal information may have been accessed; payment info is safe.
- Customers are advised to be cautious of unsolicited messages.
Interesting facts
- The notification was directed at ASOS's data protection officer and IT department.