Card payments and data sharing within the travel and tourism industry are heavily under scrutiny as cyber-attacks, phishing scams and data breaches become more frequent and sophisticated.
Local cyber security expert Andrew Henwood, CEO of SA-based QSA Company Foregenix, told Traveller24, cyber crime risks within the hospitality industry are "largely due to SA having leapfrog in terms of technology and innovation".
"Know the risk factors, as most common scams include phishing, have become extremely sophisticated and convincing," warns Henwood.
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