This seasonality of attacks shows how reactive and opportunistic these groups are. They adapt their techniques according to consumer habits. The All Saints’ Day holidays therefore represent a risky period, with many French people booking their stay online.
The strength of these new scams lies in their credibility. By using hacked legitimate hosting accounts, scammers gain access to real bookings. They can thus contact travelers with precise information about their stay, making their approach much more convincing than simple spam. It is this personalized targeting that makes all the difference and makes these scams particularly formidable.
Trapped and confident, you really think your payment has failed and you follow the instructions given which lead you straight into the den of the wolf. You unknowingly give hackers access to your bank account.
ESET has issued a list of recommendations, which we, in turn, advise you to follow to avoid spoiling your All Saints’ Day holidays. Before filling out a form related to your reservation, make sure you have not left the platform’s official website or application. A redirect to an external URL to complete your reservation or make a payment is a sign of a potential scam.
Be wary even if you are contacted by a hosting provider, as their account could be compromised. If in doubt, contact the platform’s official customer support (Booking.com, Airbnb) directly or report a security issue through their official channels.
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