Asus warns customers of eshop data breach

It would seem that Asus recently suffered a security breach through its online store. In an email sent out to registered Asus eshop customers, the company confirms that it recently became aware of “unauthorised access” to customer order information, but no financial information was touched.

What this ultimately means is that recent Asus customers may have their names and contact details leaked, which could lead to an uptick phishing / scam attempts. So far though, Asus is “not currently aware of any misuse of this information or any harm suffered by affected individuals”. Asus goes on to note that “no payment card, bank account or other financial information was involved”.

Here is what the email says:

“At ASUS, we take the security of personal information seriously. Protecting the information entrusted to us is important and, in keeping with that commitment, we want to let you know about an incident that may have affected some of your information.

ASUS identified unauthorised access to part of the ASUS eShop environment. Our investigation indicates that certain customer order information, including contact details and order records, may have been accessed. We are not currently aware of any misuse of this information or any harm suffered by affected individuals. No payment card, bank account or other financial information was involved.

Upon identifying the issue, ASUS promptly took steps to contain it. We also commenced an investigation and have taken additional measures to secure the affected systems. Our investigation remains ongoing and we have not identified any evidence of ongoing unauthorised access.”

Asus sent the breach notice out as a precaution, as customer information involved “could potentially be used by third parties to send convincing emails, text messages or telephone calls that appear to relate to Asus products, services or orders”. The company adds that while it believes the risk here is limited, they “recommend remaining vigilant for any unexpected communications claiming to be from Asus or referring to Asus products, services or orders”.

KitGuru Says: Did you get one of the notice emails this afternoon?

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