Asos confirms hackers sent ‘unauthorised’ notification to app users

But for now, the advice is: Do not click on links in the notification Asos's official website directly for updates Watch out for emails, texts or calls offering refunds, compensation or help with your account - scammers will exploit this type of incident when they know people are worried Try and use different passwords for your online services Enable two-step verification on email and banking accounts Keep an eye on your online transactions for anythingExtortion message The message popped up on many Asos app users' home screens on Tuesday morning Users of the Asos app appeared to have received the alarming notification at around 10:00 BST on Tuesday.

Jodie's concerns about what the Asos incident might mean for data she has shared with the platform, like her address, are shared by other users "My main concern is that my information, such as bank information, home address, telephone number, has been compromised," said Erin, a student at the University of Sheffield.