What we know about Asos hack as more personal details taken than previously revealed | BBC News

This BBC News video looks at a data breach at the online fashion retailer Asos. According to the description, Asos told customers that hackers hold detailed profiles of potentially millions of its users, after BBC News was contacted by cyber criminals who said the breach went beyond the basic contact details the company had earlier mentioned. The video says names, addresses, phone numbers, emails and customer numbers are now in the hands of criminals, and that this could allow scammers to write convincing phishing emails or calls.

• Asos says hackers hold detailed profiles of potentially millions of users
• Breach reportedly goes beyond the basic contact details first mentioned
• Names, addresses, phone numbers, emails and customer numbers are affected
• Phishing scam risk for affected customers

Asos has told its customers that hackers are in possession of detailed profiles of potentially millions of the online store's users. It issued the update after BBC News told the retailer it had been contacted by cyber criminals who said this week's breach went beyond the "basic contact details" Asos previously said might have been accessed. Names, addresses, phone numbers, emails and customer numbers are now in the hands of cyber criminals. With this information, scammers may be able to craft potent phishing attack emails or phone calls. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #Asos #CyberCrime #BBCNews