Booking.com Data Breach Leads to Reservation Hijacking Scams
Booking.com has experienced a data breach that exposed customer personal and booking information, leading to a rise in scams known as "reservation hijacks." Criminals are impersonating hotels to deceive customers into sending money.The breach allowed unauthorized access to names, email addresses, phone numbers, and details of past and current bookings.Booking.com confirmed that financial information was not compromised.Affected customers have reported receiving suspicious messages.In response, Booking.com has updated reservation PINs and is notifying those impacted about the increased risk.This incident is significant as it enables fraudsters to conduct highly targeted scams by referencing accurate booking details, making the deception more convincing.Cybersecurity... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Apr 2026 15:12 LONDON
