Hilton has denied that its data systems were hacked after news that the personal information of 3.7 million Honors customers was being offered for sale on the dark web. The hotel chain confirmed that its security measures were not breached and that the data was not stolen as a result of a hack, though an investigation into the incident is ongoing.
The 3.7 million customers affected by the data breach had their names, birth dates, email addresses, and encrypted passwords leaked, making them vulnerable to various cyber threats. Unfortunately, the passwords of the affected customers may have been compromised, and the company recommends that they change their passwords as soon as possible.
It is still unknown how the information of the 3.7 million customers was leaked, and what security measures could have been put in place to prevent it. It is possible that the Honors loyalty program could have had weak security protocols enabling the leak, or that a malicious employee or third-party could have had access to the data.
Hilton did clarify that the leaked passwords were encrypted and has no reports of any of them being decrypted and used maliciously. The company is also providing extra security measures to ensure that all customer accounts are kept secure.
The incident is a reminder of the importance of proper cyber security for businesses, as data breaches can cause immense financial and reputational losses. All businesses should ensure that their security systems and protocols are up to date in order to protect customer data from potential risks.
This Cyber News was published on therecord.media. Publication date: Wed, 25 Jan 2023 17:10:03 +0000