Malware hits 20 major hotels, customer data may be stolen

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As many as 20 hotels in the US have been hit by malware, and fears are spreading that customer data, including credit card information, was stolen. According to a Reuters report, hotels under attack include Starwood, Marriott, Hyatt and Intercontinental -- all part of the HEI Hotels & Restaurants. The malware was developed specifically to target it and collect credit card data from its systems. The malware was found two months ago, on payment systems used all over these hotels -- in restaurants, bars, lobbies, and spas. The number of people affected is hard to estimate, as many people used… [Continue Reading]

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