Booking.com data breach fuels surge in targeted phishing scams against Australian travellers
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Kristy Sexton-McGrath
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Summary
Australian travellers are increasingly targeted by sophisticated phishing scams following data breaches at Booking.com. Stolen travel booking information is traded on the dark web and used in highly targeted scams via WhatsApp and email, where criminals pose as hotels using victims' personal details. Dozens of travellers have reported being caught in these scams, leaving them out of pocket and concerned about data security.
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Australian travellers are being left out of pocket and fearful their personal data has been stolen amid growing concerns over the security of online travel bookings.
After a data breach revealed by Booking.com in April, ABC News has been contacted by dozens of travellers who say they have been caught up in phishing scams involving fake hotel messages on WhatsApp and emails with their personal details.
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