Asos hackers took more personal details than first revealed, BBC finds
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Retailer issues update after BBC contacted by cyber criminals who said this week's breach went beyond "basic contact details"
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A cluttered office desk in a data security room, with a computer screen showing an error message and a stack of papers labeled 'Personal Data,' 'Credit Cards,' and 'Passwords,' with a coffee mug and a stressed-looking employee in the background
Caption: At least they’re thorough
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Based on the original story on bbc.co.uk.
Editor's note
The Asos data breach highlights the enduring challenge of safeguarding personal information in an era of increasing cyber threats. It serves as a sobering reminder that the consequences of such breaches can be far more severe and long-lasting than initially reported, prompting us to reassess our reliance on and protection of digital records.
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Panel 1
*A cozy living room. A woman, sitting on a plush armchair, is surrounded by scattered shopping bags from various online stores. She holds her laptop, staring at the screen with a slightly puzzled look.*
Woman: Wait, what? They knew more about me than I did?
Panel 2
*The same living room, but now the woman is talking on the phone. She holds the phone to her ear with one hand and scrolls through her laptop with the other. Her facial expression is a mix of surprise and mild amusement.*
Woman: Hello, Asos? So, you're saying you know my shoe size, my favorite color, and my middle name?
Panel 3
*The living room, but now the woman is laughing and shaking her head. She holds up her laptop to show a notification from Asos. The screen shows a cheeky message from Asos apologizing and adding, *
Narrator: We even know your favorite cat meme!
Woman: Well, at least you’ve got great customer service... and now I have a cat meme account.
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