ASOS app users spammed by weird messages after reported hack
THE SO WHAT
Consumer apps are now broadcast systems for attackers — if your push and in-app messaging aren’t locked down, you’re handing over a megaphone, not just a data store. Audit who and what can trigger outbound messages this week, and assume compromised comms will be screenshotted and shared before you can respond.
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