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- Data breaches, Phishing & scams, Attacks
ASOS is sending updates to affected customers about the cybersecurity incident it suffered earlier this week, confirming that hackers accessed some personal data.
Spotted a scam?
- Forward suspicious emails to report@phishing.gov.uk – the NCSC uses the reports to take scam sites down.
- Forward scam texts to 7726, free on most UK networks.
- Never share a one-time code, and check any request for money by calling a number you already trust.
Defender’s notebook
The attacker technique behind this story, in MITRE’s terms – and what to check in your own estate.
Impersonation
StealthWhat a defender checks
- Confirm any change of payment details on a number you already hold – never the one in the message.
- Make the help desk verify identity before resetting passwords or MFA.
- Brief finance and help-desk staff on the current pretexts.
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Valid Accounts
Stealth, Persistence, Privilege Escalation, Initial AccessWhat a defender checks
- Review risky sign-ins: impossible travel, new devices, unusual locations.
- Reset credentials and revoke sessions for affected accounts.
- Put phishing-resistant MFA on admin accounts first.
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