World-famous PC maker Asus hacked, user data potentially at risk:Told customers that the breach could have exposed contact and order details

Buying a laptop or phone online usually means sharing your name, address and contact details. Asus is now warning that some of this customer information may have been accessed after hackers gained unauthorised access to part of its eShop platform. The Taiwanese technology company has informed registered Asus eShop customers that the breach could have exposed contact details and order records. However, it says there is currently no evidence that payment or banking information was compromised. What happened? According to a report by KitGuru, Asus recently emailed customers who have used its eShop, the company’s official online store. In the email, the company said: 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. Asus eShop is the brand’s global e-commerce platform where customers purchase products directly. What information is at risk? Asus says the exposed data may include customer contact details, order records, and purchase information. The company has clarified that payment details, bank account information, and other financial data were not affected by the breach. It also added that it is not currently aware of any misuse of the stolen information or any harm caused to affected customers. Asus warns customers to stay alert
Although the investigation is still ongoing, Asus says it has already contained the incident and secured the affected systems. The company warned that cybercriminals could use the leaked customer information to send fake emails, text messages or phone calls that appear to be related to Asus products, services or past orders. Customers are being advised to be cautious of suspicious messages asking for personal or financial information.
What should Asus customers do now? If you’ve purchased a product through the Asus eShop, there’s no need to panic, but it’s worth taking a few precautions: Not the first security incident This is not the first time Asus has dealt with a cybersecurity issue. In December last year, the company revealed that one of its suppliers had been hacked after the Everest ransomware group claimed it had stolen more than 1TB of data.
At the time, Asus said the incident involved some camera source code for its smartphones and did not affect customer privacy or the security of its products.