Datenschutzbeauftragter: Kriminelle erbeuten Buchungsdaten - Was Urlauber tun können

Hannover - Data protection officials have warned that criminals are stealing booking information from victims of successful cyber attacks on regional reservation platforms. Denis Lehmkemper, the data protection officer for Lower Saxony, revealed that these criminals are using the stolen data to send convincing phishing messages.

He cautioned that travelers should be wary if they receive an email or WhatsApp message asking them to provide credit card details for their booking or to pay for accommodation. The senders allegedly had access to the genuine booking information, making the messages appear authentic. Visitors are advised not to click on the provided links and, in doubt, to directly inquire with the hotel, campsite, or vacation rental owner using the contact methods listed on the official website.

The background to this issue, according to officials, is a series of significant IT security incidents involving major technical service providers, particularly those managing bookings for hotels, campgrounds, and other accommodation providers nationwide.