booking.com customers getting nailed by fraudsters

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Hackers are finding creative ways to fleece unsuspecting customers who book hotels through booking.com - and the problem isn't actually with the site either, but its hotel clients. The article describes how the scumbags are doing it, so travellers can better protect themselves.

Hackers are increasing their attacks on Booking.com customers by posting adverts on dark web forums asking for help finding victims.

Cyber-criminals are offering up to $2,000 (£1,600) for login details of hotels as they continue to target the people who are staying with them.

Since at least March, customers have been tricked into sending money to cyber-criminals.

New research shows the sneaky tactics being used by the unknown hackers.

Booking.com hackers increase attacks on customers

Researchers say cyber-criminals are offering big sums for hotels' log-in details to target holidaymakers.

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