News tagged cybersecurity

Avis Data Breach of 2024: What Travelers Need to Know and How It’s Changing Rental Car Security

In August 2024, Avis Rent-A-Car experienced a serious data breach affecting about 300,000 customers, putting their personal data at risk. While this rattled confidence in the company and raised concerns over identity theft, it also led to essential improvements in cybersecurity across the travel industry and a more cautious approach among travelers. Here’s what happened and what it could mean for the way you rent and travel in the future.

September 21, 2025

After the Breach: How Avis’ Data Leak is Making Travelers Rethink Security

A recent data breach at Avis Rent-A-Car put nearly 300,000 customers’ sensitive details at risk, leaving many travelers anxious about identity theft and more cautious about sharing their information with travel companies. But could this event also spark better security and awareness for the whole travel industry? Here’s how it might impact your next trip and what the industry could do differently going forward.

September 17, 2025

When Tech Takes a Timeout: The Global IT Meltdown that Grounded Travelers Worldwide

In July 2024, a security update gone wrong triggered massive IT failures around the globe, sending shockwaves through the travel and tourism world. Travelers faced grounded flights, stranded nights at airports, and disrupted plans—while the industry scrambled to recover and rethink its tech safety nets.

July 19, 2025