// BBC BUSINESS NEWS — FINANZA
What can I do to protect myself after 'Asos hacked' message?
The message, which Asos says people should not engage with, popped up on many Asos app users' home screens on Tuesday
If a strange-looking message from Asos popped up on your phone today, you may be worrying what it could mean and whether you need to do anything.
The online retailer has emailed customers apologising for the "unauthorised push notification" containing an external link, adding that they should disregard the message and not click on it.
Here's what has happened, and what those who may have been affected are being advised to do.
On Tuesday morning, Asos users across the UK were sent pop-up messages from its app that appear to have been sent by hackers trying to extort the company.
"Dear ASOS DPO and IT, we have fully compromised the Snowflake instance. Engage with us, or we will leak it," the message read.
Later that day, Asos said it took immediate action to restrict the apparent hackers' access, was investigating and working with advisers and relevant authorities on "next steps".
Data storage company Snowflake told the BBC its investigations had "found no compromise" of its platform.
At this stage it isn't clear what information, if any, has been accessed.
On Tuesday evening, Asos told customers it may include "basic personal information including name and contact details".