Vulnerabilities in travel booking systems
Security researchers presented findings at a recent cyber security conference highlighting a range of vulnerabilities in travel bookings systems known as Global Distribution Systems (GDS). GDS are databases used by a range of companies, including travel agencies, airlines, hotels and car hire companies, to hold the travel information collectively known as the Passenger Name Record (PNR).
Researchers noted that GDS can be accessed in many cases with…
Link: Weekly Threat Report 6th January 2017
Source: NCSC Reports