Invisible Threats, Visible Impact: Unmasking Cybersecurity Challenges in the Hospitality Domain
In 2022, Marriott, the renowned global hotel and resort company, fell victim to a cunning social engineering attack. During this security breach, cyber attackers successfully exfiltrated a staggering 20 gigabytes of highly sensitive customer data, including personal information and credit card numbers. In that very year, InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) found itself in the crosshairs of a cyberattack that effectively crippled its booking systems and rendered its mobile apps inoperative.