Jul 30 / Admin

New Scam Alert: Travelers Are Targeted With Hospitality Phishing Emails

IT Brew reported:   

The hospitality industry is facing polished, personalized impersonations from cyberattackers looking for credentials and data. With AI powering sophisticated phishing and deepfakes, malicious hackers are zeroing in on hotels and booking platforms, according to pros in the field who spoke with IT Brew.

Go phish. RH-ISAC shared three examples with IT Brew of recent phishing messages.
  • With convincing vacation images and a “Give feedback” button, one notification asks guests to rate their recent stay.
  • Another email, featuring familiar, palm-tree graphic design, says, “Your booking is now confirmed” complete with a booking reference and a “Manage my booking” option.
  • A third example revealed a replica “Rewards” page.


Key Point:   GenAI tools create realistic graphics and copy in minutes

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