Strategic Systems Engineer | Field Engineering | Digital Transformation & Modernization
Did you think Amazon was hacked? Me too. Snopes directed readers to a Reddit thread where Amazon users were discussing the potential breach. Dozens of users believed they were victims of a hack, but when they dug a little deeper, they were able to solve the mystery. One user explained that they deleted the new address, put an item in their cart, went to checkout, and then deleted the item. When they checked the list of addresses, the same Amazon pickup location had reappeared. 🐞“Just reproduced it myself,” said a second Redditor. “Definitely a bug/feature […] maybe it adds one sort of near a delivery address we’ve used as a placeholder it swaps for the one you select if you decide to pick up. I’m not worried.” Snopes also reached out to Amazon about the issue and received the following response: “We have no evidence of a security event at Amazon and our systems remain secure. Customers who have questions about their account should contact customer service.” At this point, there are two potential explanations that make the most sense: ✏️ Amazon failed to detect one of the most significant security breaches in its history. ✏️These locations are automatically being added by Amazon intentionally or due to a bug. While the former would certainly be shocking and newsworthy, the latter is far more likely. With that said, there is no explanation from Amazon at the time of writing. This is obviously unnerving people, so it would be helpful if Amazon could share a statement. Otherwise, Facebook is going to continue to fan the flames of the conspiracy theories. In the meantime, you can check your addresses by going to Amazon, hovering over Account & Lists, and then going to Account > Your Addresses. Or just click on amazon.com/a/addresses. Don’t be surprised if you see an Amazon Locker or two. 🔑 This also wouldn’t be a bad time to change your password and set up Two-Step Verification. If a hacker ever does attempt to access your account, this will make it far more difficult for them to gain access and start making fraudulent purchases. Sources: Jacob Siegal by BGR #amazonhack #amazonlockers #amazonhubs #misinformation
