**Hotel Reservation Scams Targeted by Hackers**

A new wave of spear-phishing attacks is targeting travelers using their legitimate hotel reservations to trick them into divulging sensitive information or making unauthorized transactions. According to a recent report, hackers have gained access to customer data from over 350 hotels worldwide, including those in North America and Europe. This data has been used to create sophisticated phishing scams designed to deceive unsuspecting victims. The scammers, often posing as hotel staff or management, send targeted emails or messages to customers who recently made reservations at the affected hotels. The messages claim that there is a problem with the booking, requiring the customer to verify their personal and payment details. In some cases, the hackers have even used the victim’s actual reservation information, including their name, address, and credit card details, to create a more convincing phishing scam. Experts warn that these attacks are becoming increasingly sophisticated, making it difficult for victims to distinguish them from legitimate communications. To avoid falling prey to such scams, travelers are advised to be cautious when receiving unsolicited messages about their reservations and to verify any requests for personal or payment information through the hotel’s official website or phone number. In response to the growing threat of these attacks, many hotels have implemented additional security measures, including enhanced email authentication protocols and more frequent verification checks on customer accounts. However, travelers must remain vigilant and take steps to protect themselves from these spear-phishing attacks.