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ASOS says data breach stemmed from social engineering attack
Original: # ASOS links # DataBreach to # SocialEngineering attack, credential theft https://www. bleepingcomputer.com/news/secu ri
British online fashion retailer ASOS has linked a data breach affecting its customers to a social engineering attack that led to credential theft, according to security news coverage being widely shared. The company says attackers obtained login credentials through deceptive means rather than a direct technical exploit. The disclosure is drawing attention among cybersecurity and privacy observers, with discussion of what it means for retail security and consumer data protection.
Why now: A major online retailer just disclosed that a data breach was caused by social engineering and credential theft, raising concerns about retail cybersecurity.
Evidence
- # ASOS links # DataBreach to # SocialEngineering attack, credential theft https://www. bleepingcomputer.com/news/secu rity/asos-links-data-breach-to-social-engineering-attack-credential-theft/ # privacy # cybersecurity # UK # fashion # retail · thenewoil@mastodon.thenewoil.org · 4
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