Booking.com users are being targeted in a sophisticated scam where account details are stolen and sold on the dark web. Hackers access the website’s partner hotels and use malware to gain user details. A phishing email is then sent asking customers to provide payment information urgently. Security firm Secureworks said the scam, which is aimed at less tech-savvy users, has a high success rate. Booking.com said it was assisting victims and helping partners to secure their systems.
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