FTSE 250 movers: Asos up despite cyber attack; Wizz Air falls on Brent jump

8th Oct 2026 13:21

(Sharecast News) - FTSE 250 (MCX) 23,987.08 -0.21%

Harbour Energy gained as the oil price jumped above $105 a barrel on Iran war tensions, while Wizz Air fell for the same reason.

More customer information than first thought was accessed in the Asos cyber attack that came to light earlier this week, after hackers gained access to an employee account by impersonating a trusted contact.

Asos said in an update on the incident on Tuesday that basic personal information including name and contact details may have been accessed. However, in an email to customers on Thursday, the online fashion retailer said that a 48-hour investigation had found that hackers also gained access to "certain non-personal account related information".

Asos did not elaborate, but according to a BBC report, shoppers' recent search history on the app was accessed. This includes terms like "reclaimed vintage", "glamorous wide fit" and "Asos petite".

However, no payment card information or account passwords were accessed and Asos insisted that its website and app were "safe to use throughout, and remain safe to use today".

"The affected platforms were immediately locked down, ensuring that no further information could be accessed and a full investigation was launched with the support of both internal and external cyber experts," Asos said. "We are also working with the relevant law enforcement and regulatory authorities."

The company told customers they did not need to take any action on their accounts. However, it asked that they "remain cautious of unexpected messages or calls" claiming to be from the retailer.

"We will never ask you to share passwords, security codes or payment details through an unsolicited message or call," it said.

Asos said its investigation is now complete and it will contact customers directly where it believes additional information, support or action may be required.

"We know our customers trust us with their information. We take that responsibility seriously and have already taken additional steps to further strengthen security controls," it said.

FTSE 250 - Risers

Avon Technologies (AVON) 2,250.00p 3.93%

ASOS (ASC) 465.00p 3.77%

Bridgepoint Group (Reg S) (BPT) 378.00p 3.45%

Bloomsbury Publishing (BMY) 665.00p 3.26%

Harbour Energy (HBR) 278.00p 3.20%

Man Group (EMG) 336.00p 3.00%

Mony Group (MONY) 183.00p 2.87%

Trustpilot Group (TRST) 238.40p 2.60%

Trainline (TRN) 202.60p 2.57%

Rightmove (RMV) 473.80p 2.56%

FTSE 250 - Fallers

Oxford Nanopore Technologies (ONT) 207.40p -5.98%

Unite Group (UTG) 421.60p -5.51%

Wizz Air Holdings (WIZZ) 1,000.00p -2.96%

Ceres Power Holdings (CWR) 372.00p -2.92%

Amaroq Ltd. Npv (DI) (AMRQ) 119.50p -2.85%

Domino's Pizza Group (DOM) 219.80p -2.74%

Genuit Group (GEN) 271.40p -2.72%

Foresight Group Holdings Limited NPV (FSG) 435.50p -2.57%

RHI Magnesita N.V. (DI) (RHIM) 2,770.00p -2.46%

XP Power Ltd. (DI) (XPP) 1,936.00p -2.42%