Booking.com data breach: Travel company warns customers of ‘suspicious activity’ affecting reservations
Booking.com customers have been alarmed after a data breach exposed some users’ personal information to unauthorized third parties, re-emerging fears about how secure travelers’ information actually is.
With more than 28 million accommodation listings worldwide, the global booking giant connects travelers with hotels, apartments, flights, car rentals and experiences in hundreds of countries.
In an email sent to affected customers on Monday, Booking.com warned that compromised information could include booking details, names, email and home addresses, phone numbers and any information shared directly with accommodation providers.
“We recently detected suspicious activity related to a number of bookings and took immediate action to contain the issue,” the company said.
“The security of your personal information is our top priority. We will continue to improve and expand the robust security measures we have in place to secure your reservations.”
Customers are also advised to take additional precautions, including using antivirus software, to protect against phishing scams that impersonate trusted organizations to steal personal or financial information.
It is unknown how many customers were affected or whether their credit card information was compromised.
PerthNow has contacted Booking.com for comment.
