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“ Organisations in all sectors should deploy authentication protocols , such as DMARC , to shore up their email fraud defences . Cybercriminals are paying attention to the increased demand to book last minute travel and will drive targeted attacks using social engineering techniques such as impersonation , and hotel brands are no exception to this . As the government ’ s plans on travel solidify , the UK public must be vigilant in checking the validity of all emails , especially as anticipation to book travel abroad is high and criminals will be looking to capitalise on this ,” said Cosgrove .
Proofpoint recommends consumers follow the below top tips to remain safe online while booking their next hotel stay :
1 . Use strong passwords : Do not reuse the same password twice . Consider using a password manager to make your online experience seamless , whille staying safe . Use Multi-Factor Authentication ( MFA ) for an added layer of security .
2 . Avoid unprotected Wi-Fi : Free / openaccess Wi-Fi is not secure : cybercriminals
Email continues to be the vector of choice for cybercriminals and the hospitality industry remains a key target . www . intelligentciso . com
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