Hospitality Sector Faces Continued Cyberattacks, Including Choice Hotels Breach

The hospitality sector remains a frequent target of cyberattacks globally, with three recent incidents reported this week. In the U.S., Choice Hotels International disclosed a breach affecting franchisees and applicants, where an attacker used social engineering to gain unauthorized access on January 14. The attack method involved a "skilled person" exploiting human vulnerabilities rather than technical flaws. No specific technical details, such as CVE IDs or data types compromised, were provided in the disclosure. The incident highlights ongoing risks to hospitality businesses from targeted social engineering tactics.