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Cyber Updates / Data Breach

14th April 2026 Cyber Update: Booking.com Data Breach Exposes Supply Chain Vulnerabilities as Customers Face Targeted Phishing

Booking.com confirms hackers accessed customer names, emails, addresses, and booking details via third-party compromise. Stolen data is already fuelling targeted WhatsApp phishing attacks, exposing deep supply chain vulnerabilities in global travel platforms.

Cyber News Centre Team Apr 14, 2026