Cybersecurity

News / Technology

British Airways sees data breach fine significantly reduced

By Linda Fox | October 20, 2020

The U.K.-based carrier had a penalty for a data breach in June 2018 reduced to £20 million by the Information Commissioner's Office. Read More

Interview / Technology

Phocuswright Europe 2020 preview: Out of Office with... Sergio Colella

By PhocusWire | September 7, 2020

In a series of interviews with executives participating in the online event in September, PhocusWire finds out what they have learned from the COVID-19 crisis. Next up: SITA's Sergio Colella. Read More

News / Online

Carnival is latest travel brand hit with ransomware attack

By Mitra Sorrells | August 18, 2020

The world's largest cruise operator is investigating an attack that accessed both guest and employee data. Read More

News / Technology

CWT admits data security incident but stays quiet on alleged ransom payment

By Linda Fox | August 4, 2020

The company acknowledges it had been prey to a cyber incident but will not provide further details, including whether it had reportedly paid off the ransomware hackers. Read More

News / Technology

Mobile app plans to guide travelers around coronavirus restrictions, offer green trips

By Linda Fox | July 28, 2020

Cybersecurity specialist WISeKey International has unveiled an application to help travelers with COVID-19 restrictions as well as with environmentally friendly travel choices. Read More

News / Technology

VIDEO: New Reality With... Barbara Dalibard of SITA

By PhocusWire | July 23, 2020

The next guest on the New Reality With... series is Barbara Dalibard, CEO of SITA, one of the world's leading airline and airport technology providers. Read More

News / Technology

Experts warn companies to prepare for security breaches when travel restrictions lift

By Linda Fox | May 5, 2020

Travel companies may have seen an increase in phishing attacks due to the volume of refunds issued recently, but experts say they should brace for security breaches as restrictions lift. Read More

Opinion / Online

The critical role of innovation in travel during the COVID-19 crisis

By Rom Hendler and Flavia Hendler - InnoVel | April 7, 2020

InnoVel CEO Rom Hendler says the coronavirus crises makes it more important than ever to embrace innovation in travel. Read More

News / Technology

Marriott is victim of another massive data breach

By Mitra Sorrells | March 31, 2020

Marriott says 5.2 million guests have been impacted by a data breach it discovered in late February. Read More

News / Technology

Cathay Pacific fined £500,000 after "brute force" data breach

By Linda Fox | March 9, 2020

A regulator in the U.K. imposed the fine, saying that between October 2014 and May 2018, the airline’s computer systems did not have “appropriate security measures” to protect customer data. Read More

News / Online

MGM Resorts falls victim to data breach

By Linda Fox | February 24, 2020

MGM Resorts was the victim of a security breach affecting the personal details of millions of guests in the summer of 2019, according to reports. Read More

News / Technology

Travel tech pros put sustainability behind economy as key challenges for 2020

By Linda Fox | February 10, 2020

A Travel Technology Europe survey highlights economic uncertainty as the greatest challenge facing the industry - but sustainability and climate change follow close behind. Read More

Opinion / Technology

Airports in 2020 and beyond - it's not just all about the airlines

By Benoit Verbaere - SITA | December 24, 2019

Over the next decade, we will witness an exponentially accelerated pace of change as digital native passengers and airport staff embrace transformative technologies. Read More