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cybersecurity1 year ago

"US Hotel Check-In Computers Infected with Spyware, Exclusive Investigation Reveals"

Spyware app pcTattletale was found running on the check-in systems of at least three Wyndham hotels, capturing and exposing screenshots of guest details and customer information due to a security flaw. The compromised hotel check-in systems were discovered by security researcher Eric Daigle, who attempted to warn pcTattletale of the issue, but the company has not responded. The spyware app is marketed for legitimate uses like child and employee monitoring but also promotes its use against spouses without their knowledge. The affected hotels and Wyndham did not provide clear responses, and Booking.com is investigating the incident.

business2 years ago

Franchise Owners Resist Choice Hotel-Wyndham Merger as Comfort Inn's Owner Pursues Hostile Takeover

Franchise owners of Choice Hotels are pushing back against the company's attempted merger with rival Wyndham Hotels, citing concerns about reduced competition and potential harm to their businesses. The Asian American Hotel Owners Association conducted a survey revealing that 77% of respondents believed the merger would negatively impact their hotels. Franchisees argue that consolidation in the industry has already tilted the balance of power in favor of brand owners, leaving them with fewer options and less leverage to demand better services at lower costs. The opposition from hotel owners could pose a hurdle for Choice Hotels as it seeks approval from the Federal Trade Commission for the merger.