Datenleck: US-Spion soll Booking.com gehackt haben - Golem.de
Booking.com hat einen Hack im Jahr 2016 verschwiegen, der von einem Mann mit Verbindungen zu US-Geheimdiensten durchgeführt wurde.
www.golem.deHere’s the latest on Booking.com hacking news.
- Summary: Booking.com has confirmed a data breach with unauthorized access to guest reservation data. The company says payment card details were not affected, but names, email addresses, phone numbers, and booking details were exposed. It has begun notifying affected users and resetting security pins on affected reservations. This has led to a wave of targeted phishing and reservation hijacking attempts reported by media outlets.[1][3][4]
- What this means for users: Watch for suspicious messages claiming to be from Booking.com or hotels, especially if they reference specific booking details. Never share passwords or payment data via email or messaging, and avoid clicking links in unsolicited messages. Booking.com advises customers to be vigilant for phishing and to rely on official channels for any account changes.[3][1]
- Geographic and scope details: The company has not publicly disclosed exact numbers of affected users or regions, but the incident is described as widespread with ongoing investigation and security enhancements across its platform.[2][1]
- Industry context: This breach fits a broader pattern where attackers use real booking data to craft convincing scams via WhatsApp, email, or text, increasing the success rate of fraud attempts against travelers.[6][3]
If you’d like, I can:
- Check for the most current official statements from Booking.com and reputable outlets and summarize any new updates.
- Help you assess whether your own Booking.com account might have been affected and outline steps to secure it (e.g., update password, enable two-factor authentication if available, watch for suspicious activity).
- Provide a quick checklist to spot and avoid reservation hijacking scams.
Would you like me to pull the very latest official updates and craft a step-by-step security plan tailored to your Booking.com usage? I can also tailor the guidance to your location (Dallas, TX) if that helps.
Citations:
- Recent reporting on Booking.com reservation hijacking and data breach responses.[1]
- Additional coverage confirming data access to guest information and security PIN resets.[3]
- Reports detailing phishing risk and consumer guidance following the breach.[4]