For the second time in two years, OnePlus has been hacked by an "unauthorized party", customer names, email addresses and delivery addresses are now potentially in the public domain. Payment information and passwords are secure and have not been exposed to attack, OnePlus explains, and no accounts have been accessed by the third party. "We took immediate action to stop the intruder and improve security," OnePlus said in an email to affected customers. "We are currently working with the relevant authorities to further investigate this incident and protect your data." If you haven't received an email in your inbox, you can assume your account details haven't been disclosed, but as always, it's better to be safe than sorry.
What to do after
If you've ever been on OnePlus in the past, it's important to monitor any phishing attempts sent to you in the future. These are emails that will attempt to direct you to a fraudulent website to allow you to enter financial or other sensitive information. information. Since scammers can now have your name, email address, and delivery address, these phishing emails can appear genuine. Always check where email links are sending you and keep your browser software up to date to minimize your chances of being caught off guard. "OnePlus will never ask you for your passwords, and any financial information can only be provided through a secure payment page on the OnePlus website or one of our partners if you purchase products from us," OnePlus said. In response to this breach, OnePlus partnered with a "world-class security platform" and launched a rewards bonus program. For more details on the incident, please refer to the official FAQ.