Researchers reveal how hotel key cards can be hacked – what you need to know

Security researchers at F-Secure have discovered a flaw that could allow millions of hotel rooms around the world to be accessed by unauthorised parties, without leaving a trace.
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Researchers reveal how hotel key cards can be hacked – what you need to know

Security researchers have discovered a flaw that could allow millions of hotel rooms around the world to be accessed by unauthorised parties, without leaving a trace.
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New gaming and hospitality cybersecurity alliance formed by Retail ISAC

A new cybersecurity alliance has been assembled to provide better protection in the gaming and hospitality business sectors as cyberthreats increase. The Retail Cyber Intelligence Sharing Center (R-CISC) announced the formation of the Gaming and Hospitality Cybersecurity Alliance (GHCA) on Tuesday in a press release. This new alliance will live within R-CISC, as a sharing group dedicated to information and intelligence for gaming and hospitality businesses. Hospitality and casino businesses are worried about all kinds of breaches. In the past, Russian casino hackers were indicted for fraud after manipulating slot machines in Illinois, Missouri and California. Additionally, Sands Las Vegas and Marriott have dealt with breaches in the past few years. Scott Howitt, senior vice president and chief information security officer at MGM Resorts International and Board Member of the R-CISC, is a co-chair for the cybersecurity alliance. “GHCA members offer a vast array of services and experiences in entertainment, gaming, sporting […]

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Traveling This Holiday Season? Beware of RFID Attacks

Consumers traveling during the holiday season should be aware of RFID attacks that could enable thieves to control their hotel key cards and digital locks.

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How Hotel Cybersecurity Keeps Guests and Data Secure

Hotel cybersecurity is not just about protecting financial data — it extends to guests’ physical and digital property, vulnerable endpoints and more.

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Smashing Security #017: Data breaches, zero day exploits, and toenail clippings

Hotel malware has been stealing guests’ payment card details… again, should businesses relay delay rolling out vulnerability patches, and Burger King’s Whopper TV ad campaign tries to take advantage of viewers’ Google Home devices with predictable re… Continue reading Smashing Security #017: Data breaches, zero day exploits, and toenail clippings