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Asos confirms hackers sent 'unauthorised' notification to app users

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: BBC Business
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What happened

Asos confirmed an "unauthorised customer notification" was sent out via its app on Tuesday, after users raised alarm.

Key facts

  • Asos confirmed an "unauthorised customer notification" was sent out via its app on Tuesday, after users raised alarm.
  • Reported by BBC Business and published Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:50:19 UTC.

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  1. Asos warns customer data may be compromised after ‘unauthorised’ app access

  2. Asos confirms hackers sent 'unauthorised' notification to app users

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Shares in fashion company fall nearly 10% after its app systems are accessed by ‘unidentified third party’ Asos is investigating unauthorised access to its app system after shoppers received a notification claiming hackers had “fully compromised” its data.

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