Criminals Target Booking.com Users Following Hotel Breaches

Surge in cybercrime cases globally, with recent focus on a scam targeting Booking.com customers.

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Hackers use Dark Web ads to mimic Booking.com staff, targeting accommodations listed on the platform.

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Cybersecurity firm Secureworks probes scam using Vidar infostealer to steal Booking.com credentials.

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Monetary rewards offered, ranging from USD 30 to USD 2,000, plus additional incentives for regular suppliers.

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Sophisticated tactics involve email contact, posing as former guests seeking help; attachments contain Vidar infostealer, compromising both hotel staff and guests.

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