Rogue phone alert sent to fashion giant Asos customers

Key points

• Asos is investigating unauthorised activity after customers received a phone alert claiming the retailer had been hacked. The company said personal details may have been accessed, but payment information was not affected.
• Asos confirmed it took action to restrict access to notification platforms and is working with advisers and authorities.
• Shares in the company fell more than 10 per cent on Tuesday.