Cybersecurity

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The new ways cybercriminals are attacking travel companies

By Kathryn Walson | October 3, 2022

Credit cards, reward programs and even the metaverse are potential vulnerabilities for travel companies. Read More

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Travel is back - and so are the hackers

By Robert Kusters - PerimeterX | July 29, 2022

An uptick in nefarious activity is exposing new avenues for scammers to carry out attacks - but travel and hospitality companies can be proactive. Read More

News / Online

Cleartrip confirms data breach of internal systems

By Jill Menze | July 19, 2022

The Indian OTA says it is “currently investigating the matter along with a leading external forensics partner.” Read More

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Marriott hit by another data breach

By Linda Fox | July 7, 2022

The attack, which used social engineering to gain access to an employee's computer, did not affect core systems. Read More

Opinion / Technology

How digital payments can help travel rebound

By Jeni Mundy - Visa | June 22, 2022

Digital innovation in payments can give travel companies an advantage in this highly competitive market. Read More

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Cyberattacks up for travel companies, consumers

By Mitra Sorrells | June 9, 2022

As more consumers return to travel, cyber criminals are also upping their activity. Read More

News / Online

WTTC highlights need to prioritize cyber security

By Linda Fox | April 25, 2022

The World Travel & Tourism Council’s Codes To Resilience Report, launched in partnership with Microsoft, focuses on cyber crime protection and best practices. Read More

News / Online

Everyone hates bots, but the travel industry needs them

By Dr. Eduardo Rocha - GlobalDots | April 5, 2022

A security expert’s take on how travel and bots can peacefully coexist. Read More

Interview / Technology

Sounding Off: Collaboration is key to enabling decentralized tech

By PhocusWire | January 28, 2022

It's a tremendous leap to consider, but that spirit of teamwork during the pandemic could be the framework that all of those with a vested interest will use to move things forward. Read More

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Q&A: Why - and how - travel brands should embrace verifiable ID

By Mitra Sorrells | January 26, 2022

Affinidi's director of travel says there will be opportunities for travel operators and intermediaries that can accept they do not "own" the customer. Read More

Interview / Technology

Sounding Off: A major - and overdue - power shift is coming to travel

By PhocusWire | January 14, 2022

Self-sovereign decentralized identity solutions are coming to travel and will give consumers much-needed control over their personal data. Read More

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Airline tech chiefs prioritize investment in cybersecurity, cloud services

By Linda Fox | January 13, 2022

SITA’s 2021 Air Transport IT Insights study reveals 61% of airlines see IT investment increasing in 2022 while 55% of airports expect to spend more. Read More

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VIDEO: How SSI eliminates friction, adds control for travelers

By PhocusWire | January 11, 2022

At The Phocuswright Conference, a panel of technology professionals discuss the benefits of self-sovereign digital identity for the travel industry - both for suppliers and consumers. Read More

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VIDEO: Travel applications of decentralized digital ID

By PhocusWire | January 5, 2022

In the recent PhocusWire Pulse: Emerging Innovation online event, two experts explain how SSI and DDID will transform the travel experience. Read More

News / Technology

Czech cybersecurity firm Avast acquires SSI innovator Evernym

By Mitra Sorrells | December 9, 2021

Founded in 2013, Evernym powers IATA's Travel Pass and has founded the Decentralized Identity Foundation, the Good Health Pass Collaborative and the Sovrin Foundation. Read More

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