Security News > 2022 > June > Travel-related Cybercrime Takes Off as Industry Rebounds

Researchers are warning a post-COVID upsurge in travel has painted a bullseye on the travel industry and has spurred related cybercrimes.

Since January the researcher at Intel 471 detect multiple hacks used by cybercriminals to trade the credentials linked to the traveling websites.

"Access to these accounts allowed actors to leverage the rewards to book travel reservations for themselves and other customers," said researchers.

Researchers have tracked several incidents over the years where hackers have targeted reward points.

Researchers point out that as the travel industry rebounds from a COVID-related slump, the industry is once again a prime target for cybercriminals.

In one instance, Intel 471 researchers, cybercriminals used PII to create illicit travel documents used for border crossings.

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