How hackers are breaching Booking.com, and the untrustworthy reviews
Nov 2, 2023
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In this podcast, cybersecurity experts discuss the recent scams targeting Booking.com users and the issue of fake reviews. They delve into the strategies to protect against scams on the platform and question the reliability of product recommendation websites. The hosts also explore the skepticism around VPN review sites and the concerns regarding AI-generated reviews. Additionally, they take a nostalgic journey, discussing the dark side of pop culture in the 70s and 80s. The podcast concludes with insights into improvisation in therapy and gratitude towards sponsors.
The use of AI-generated content in product reviews raises concerns about credibility and trustworthiness of online services.
Scammers are increasingly targeting users of the booking.com app, posing as hotels and soliciting credit card information through the app's messaging system.
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Summary of Podcast Episode: How Hackers Are Breaching Booking.com
In this podcast episode, Graham Cluley discusses his personal experience with a scam targeting users of the booking.com app. He received a fraudulent message from someone posing as a hotel asking for credit card information. Graham's story and subsequent conversations with other victims shed light on an emerging trend of scammers breaching booking.com and targeting users through the app's messaging system. The episode also explores the methods used by the scammers, possible security measures booking.com could implement, and the company's response to the issue.
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