Booking.com Data Security Alert

Cybersecurity

Booking.com has warned customers of a potential data breach involving personal information, prompting advice on avoiding phishing scams.

Travel Technology Consumer Protection

10 Questions Medium Ages 16+ Apr 13, 2026

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1 What types of personal information may have been accessed by unauthorized parties?

A Credit card PINs only
B Names, emails, addresses and phone numbers
C Social security numbers
D Bank account passwords

2 What action did Booking.com take to keep current bookings secure?

A Deleted all customer accounts
B Changed reservation PIN numbers
C Blocked all international travel
D Shut down the website

3 What advice did Booking.com give to customers to help protect against phishing?

A Delete all emails
B Install antivirus software
C Change their home address
D Stop using the internet

4 What did Booking.com confirm regarding the access of financial information?

A It was fully compromised
B It was accessed by hackers
C It was not accessed from its systems
D It was leaked to the public

5 How are criminals typically tricking people in phishing attempts?

A By posing as trusted organizations
B By hacking bank servers directly
C By calling from official government lines
D By sending physical letters

6 What does Booking.com explicitly state they will never ask for over the phone?

A Your name
B Credit card details
C Your destination
D Your travel dates

7 Which company is the parent brand of Booking.com?

A Agoda
B Expedia
C Booking Holdings
D TripAdvisor

8 How many complaints about Booking.com were recorded by state and territory consumer bodies over the past two years?

A 842
B 100
C 2000
D 50

9 What is one of the main brands owned by Booking Holdings alongside Booking.com?

A Airbnb
B Priceline
C Booking.com is the only brand
D Google Travel

10 What is one of the precautions customers are advised to take regarding their personal data?

A Share details only via WhatsApp
B Avoid sharing credit card details by email
C Post details on social media
D Keep PINs on a public document

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