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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Technology
Andrew Griffin

Why was Asos hacked and who did it?

Asos customers have received an alarming notification on their phones – and very little information about what happened and what they should do next.

On Tuesday, the online clothing retailer’s app sent a threatening notification to a huge number of users. It appeared to be the result of a cyber attack that allowed hackers access to at least some of Asos’s systems.

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