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Booking.com Scam: Cyber Crooks Check Into Hospitality Sector’s Worst Nightmare
Microsoft is tracking Storm-1865, a group targeting hotels with malware impersonating Booking.com. This nasty scam tricks hotel managers with fake reviews, leading them to credential-stealing sites. It’s not just bookings they’re hijacking—it’s also the hospitality sector’s peace of mind! Watch out, North America, Oceania, South Asia, and Europe!
Hot Take:
Ah, the hospitality sector, where the towels are fluffy, the mints are complimentary, and the hackers are relentless! Who knew booking a room could come with a side of cybercrime? Meanwhile, Volt Typhoon is giving the U.S. electric grid an unwanted jolt, and the FCC is diving deep to keep our undersea cables safe from digital sharks. What’s next, cyber pirates?
Key Points:
- Storm-1865 group targets hospitality sector with fake Booking.com pages to steal credentials.
- Volt Typhoon infiltrates U.S. electric grid, raising concerns over national infrastructure security.
- FCC updates cybersecurity guidelines for undersea cable operators with stricter CRM standards.
- New FCC rules require compliance for license renewals of up to 25 years.
- Microsoft Threat Intelligence and Dragos play key roles in uncovering these cyber threats.
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