“…The report said the largest share of cyber attacks — 38% — were aimed at hotels, resorts and tour companies…”
“…Â large hotel chains are most vulnerable because hotel management companies may not be able to monitor how data is collected and stored at dozens or even hundreds of properties throughout the world. Independent contractors who work for individual hotels can also open the door to hackers and computer viruses…”
AÂ business traveler who books hotel rooms via the Internet, may be at higher risk of being victimized by computer hackers and identity thieves.
Insurance claims for data theft worldwide jumped 56% last year, with a bigger number of those attacks targeting the hospitality industry, according to a new report by Willis Group Holdings, a British insurance firm.
That could spell trouble for business travelers who submit credit card numbers and other personal information to hotel websites, said Laurie Fraser, global markets leisure practice leader for Willis.
For more:Â http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-travel-briefcase-20110815,0,65581.story
