#HospitalityTech

Top Travel Sites Have Some First-Class Security Issues to Clean Up

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August 29, 2024 at 03:45PM Top travel and hospitality companies face serious security vulnerabilities, exposing customers to potential risks. An investigation by security vendor Cequence revealed significant flaws in major booking sites including Orbitz, Kayak, Skyscanner, and Travelocity, with 91% containing the most serious vulnerabilities and potential for man-in-the-middle attacks. Cloud infrastructure issues and PCI … Read more

Omni Hotels experiencing nationwide IT outage since Friday

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April 2, 2024 at 04:07PM Omni Hotels & Resorts experienced a chain-wide IT systems outage, impacting reservation and door lock systems. The website was offline, with delays in unlocking rooms. Guests reported issues with new reservations and payments. The company is working to restore systems and suggests a possible cyber attack. Restored services expected by … Read more

Hotel Self Check-In Kiosks Exposed Room Access Codes

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April 2, 2024 at 10:03AM Pentagrid reported a vulnerability in self check-in kiosks at Ibis Budget hotels, potentially exposing keypad codes used to enter rooms. The vulnerability was found in Germany, but likely impacted other European hotels. Accor, the brand owner, promptly addressed the issue. The flaw could have allowed unauthorized room access, posing a … Read more