Booking.com alerts Australian customers to possible data breach

Booking[.]com has warned customers that their personal information, including booking details and names, may have been accessed by an unauthorised third party. The notice follows emails sent to some Australian customers early this morning describing “suspicious activity”. The firm, which has more than 28 million accommodation listings worldwide, did not confirm a breach but flagged the possible access.

According to 9News, the company’s communications emphasised that personal data could have been exposed, thoughBooking[.]com said it was investigating the incident. This is the latest in a series of breaches linked to Booking[.]com, with the company previously hit by penalties and multiple security events reported over the years. Further details and updates are expected as the investigation continues.