Travelodge leaks customer data in possible cyber attack
Budget hotel chain Travelodge has seen its customers subjected to phishing attacks in an apparent breach of its customer database.
The company warned potential victims of the attacks in a letter, which stated: "Our main priority is to ensure the security of our customer data, which is why I wanted to make you aware that a small number of you may have received a spam email via the email address you have registered with us."
Speaking to Computing, a Travelodge spokesperson claimed that no financial details had been breached. "All financial data held by us, including credit card information, is held on a standalone, off-site, separate server. The data itself is encrypted and complies with current best practice standards and is annually audited to PCI (Payment Card Industry) requirements."
