Regular travellers are all too aware of various online scams but need to exercise particular caution when booking independently online, security experts at McAfee have warned.
"It's important to strike a balance between the excitement of planning and the need for vigilance,” Vonny Gamot, a regional head at McAfee said:
“Cyber criminals are like digital pickpockets, using the lure of holiday seasons to trick unsuspecting [travellers] with too-good-to-be-true deals.
"With the rise of AI, these scams have become more realistic and more common.
“We’re urging all holidaymakers to stay vigilant online and think twice before clicking on a link or sharing credit card details. By doing this, you’ll be protecting your privacy and identity, as well as your finances.”
Travel news hub Travel Mole reports that Gamot recommends customers double check they are on an official booking site by making sure the web address is a prefix ‘https’ and not just ‘http’. It often appears as a little padlock icon in the address bar of the browser.
“Also be wary of any text or email offering too-good-to-be-true holiday deals or ‘fast-track’ passport renewals.
“If ever in doubt over the legitimacy of an email or link, don’t engage with it and go direct to the source.
“We’re urging all holidaymakers to stay vigilant online and think twice before clicking on a link or sharing credit card details. By doing this, you’ll be protecting your privacy and identity, as well as your finances.”
Travel news hub Travel Mole reports that Gamot recommends customers double check they are on an official booking site by making sure the web address is a prefix ‘https’ and not just ‘http’. It often appears as a little padlock icon in the address bar of the browser.
“Also be wary of any text or email offering too-good-to-be-true holiday deals or ‘fast-track’ passport renewals.
“If ever in doubt over the legitimacy of an email or link, don’t engage with it and go direct to the source.
"While dreaming about your next adventure, don’t let cyber criminals turn it into a nightmare.”
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