Tag: e commerce
26 articles
ASOS Breach Exposes Customer Data After Stolen Credentials Used
ASOS recently suffered a data breach when an attacker impersonated a trusted contact to steal employee login credentials, which were then used to access sensitive customer information on third-party platforms. The breach highlights the importance of protecting sensitive data and preventing unauthorized access.
ASOS Breach Exposes Customer Data After Credential Theft
ASOS recently fell victim to a sneaky social engineering attack, where hackers tricked an employee into handing over their login credentials, allowing the attackers to access sensitive customer data stored on third-party platforms. The company quickly sprang into action, locking down the affected platforms to prevent further damage.
Telegram Account Tied to ASOS Hack Exposed in Gaming Trading Forums
A surprising twist in the ASOS hack reveals a Telegram account, previously linked to gaming item trading, was used to administer a channel tied to the breach, sparking questions about the hacker's true identity. The account, now labelled 'Xuanyewen', has a history that predates the incident, suggesting a calculated setup.
ASOS Faces Suspected Snowflake Compromise, Urges Customer Caution
ASOS customers received a chilling push notification on October 6 claiming that its Snowflake instance had been fully compromised, with the sender threatening to leak sensitive data unless the company engaged with them. The ominous message, signed 'xuanyewengateway', sparked urgent warnings for customers to exercise caution.
Asos Snowflake Instance Targeted in Data Leak Threat
ASOS customers are reporting receiving alarming messages claiming that the company's Snowflake instance has been fully compromised, with hackers threatening to leak sensitive data unless they engage with them on Telegram. The rogue notifications specifically addressed ASOS's data protection and IT teams, demanding a response to avoid a potential data breach.
Researchers Intercept AliExpress Phishing Domains Before Activation
EfficientIP Research Labs swooped in to stop a phishing scam, intercepting 10 AliExpress domains before they could be used to trick unsuspecting victims. The domains, tracked from June 9 to July 2, were part of a sophisticated phishing operation that was thankfully shut down before activation.
AI Tools Fuel $18,000 Data Heist Across 27 Firms
In a shocking near-autonomous theft campaign, hackers used AI tools to siphon data from 27 companies, including a Fortune 500 firm and a major US airline, in a matter of hours. The attackers launched at least 105 attacks in just five days, leaving a trail of compromised businesses in their wake.
ASUS eShop Breach Exposes Customer Order Data
ASUS alerted customers that its online store was hacked, allowing an intruder to access sensitive order data, including contact details and order records, potentially putting them at risk of scam messages. The company has launched an investigation and notified affected customers by email.
AI Agents Fuel 600K Credit Card Heist, Infect 100+ Sites
In a massive heist, over 600,000 valid credit card details were stolen from online retailers using open-source AI agent frameworks to compromise at least 119 websites and deliver skimmer malware at scale. The alarming campaign, active since July, saw a concentrated burst of 105 attack waves in just five days, targeting major companies and leaving a trail of digital devastation.
Adobe patches exploited Magento zero-day used to backdoor servers
Adobe has rushed out an emergency patch to fix a critical Magento zero-day vulnerability, known as StyleSmuggler, that's been exploited by hackers to plant backdoors on servers since early September. This max-severity flaw could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code, making it a must-fix for Magento and Adobe Commerce users.
Adobe Patches Zero-Day Flaw Exploited to Deploy Rust Backdoor
Adobe just patched a critical zero-day flaw, CVE-2026-75650, that's been exploited to deploy a Rust backdoor, known as StyleSmuggler, targeting Adobe Commerce merchants - and it's crucial you update ASAP to avoid arbitrary code execution. This severe vulnerability has a CVSS score of 10.0, so don't wait to secure your site.
Breeze Comet Exploits Brazilian Payment Systems in Hundreds of Fraudulent Transactions
Meet Breeze Comet, a financially motivated threat actor that's been wreaking havoc on Brazilian payment systems with hundreds of fraudulent transactions, exploiting customized malware and compromised websites to siphon off tens of thousands of dollars. Their tactics are evolving, and Latin American countries should beware of potential expansion.
AliExpress Exposed Using Silent Audio Trick to Fingerprint Shoppers
Ever had your phone's audio mysteriously cut out when browsing a specific website? A developer discovered that AliExpress was using a sneaky silent audio trick to secretly fingerprint shoppers, sparking concern over online privacy.
Pokémon Center Breach Exposes Customer Data
A recent cyberattack on CEVA Logistics, a major shipping company, has compromised customer data at the Pokémon Center, forcing the cancellation of some orders due to an unforeseen fulfilment issue. The breach, which occurred between July 29 and August 1, has disrupted operations for multiple retailers in Europe.
Amazon Fined $2.25M for Withholding Fraud Evidence
Amazon has been fined $2.25 million for allegedly blocking identity-theft victims from accessing records of fraudulent transactions, violating the Fair Credit Reporting Act. The company reportedly told some consumers that they couldn't access the requested records, adding to the frustration of those trying to recover from scams.
Coupang Fines $409 Million for Massive Data Breach
Coupang has been slapped with a whopping $409 million fine for a massive data breach that exposed the personal info of 37.55 million people, due to a lax safety management system and negligence in key security measures. The hefty penalty is part of a landmark enforcement action by South Korea's Personal Information Protection Commission.
CISA Warns of Exploited Magento Extension Flaw
A critical flaw in the Mirasvit Full Page Cache Warmer Magento extension, tracked as CVE-2026-45247, has been exploited by hackers, allowing them to execute remote code without authentication. This vulnerability, rated 9.8 on the CVSS scale, enables attackers to wreak havoc by supplying a malicious PHP object in the CacheWarmer cookie.
Funnel Builder Flaw Exploited for WooCommerce Checkout Skimming
A critical vulnerability in the Funnel Builder plugin for WordPress is being actively exploited, allowing attackers to inject malicious JavaScript into WooCommerce checkout pages and skim sensitive customer info. Over 40,000 online stores using the plugin may be at risk.
Funnel Builder Plugin Exploited to Inject Credit Card Skimmers
A vulnerability in the popular Funnel Builder plugin, used on over 40,000 websites, has been exploited to inject credit card skimmers into WooCommerce checkout pages, putting sensitive payment data at risk. This flaw allows attackers to sneak malicious code into checkout pages, harvesting valuable information from unsuspecting customers.
Škoda Discloses Data Breach After Online Shop Hack
Škoda's online shop was recently hacked, exposing customer data after attackers exploited a vulnerability in the e-commerce software. The company has since fixed the issue, alerted authorities, and is working with a forensics team to investigate.
Hackers Conceal Credit Card Stealer in Tiny SVG Images
One tiny pixel can cause massive damage: hackers have successfully hidden credit card-stealing code inside a nearly invisible, one-pixel Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) image, putting almost 100 Magento-based online stores at risk. This sneaky tactic allowed the malicious code to blend in with normal site assets, evading detection.
Coupang Breach Exclusive: Critical Response to 34M
The Coupang data breach affecting 34 million customers shows that stolen contact and profile details—even without payment or authentication theft—can fuel highly convincing phishing, impersonation and downstream fraud. Security leaders warn the real damage is erosion of trust, not just downtime.
Coupang Confirms Stunning, Damaging Leak of 34M Customers
If youve shopped on Coupang, keep an eye on your accounts: the company confirmed a suspected cyber-attack exposed personal data for about 34 million customers, prompting a police probe and warnings about fraud. The breach lays bare how one‑click convenience concentrates risk and is fueling renewed calls for tougher data safeguards.
Fraud Fears: Exclusive Reassuring Outlook for Holidays
Worried about holiday fraud? ICO data shows no Q4 2024 spike in reported data breaches — a reassuring sign, but one that forces us to ask whether criminals have gone stealthier or our reporting systems are missing the real threat.