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This episode explores the technical evolution of travel scams and the massive data breach at Booking.com that allowed cybercriminals to impersonate hotel staff.

Explore the technical evolution of modern travel scams as we deconstruct the massive breach that allowed cybercriminals to impersonate hotel staff globally. We analyze the dark-web economy of "stolen reservations" and the social engineering tactics used to bypass standard security protocols. This deep dive into cybercrime illustrates why even the most trusted platforms are vulnerable to coordinated, high-stakes digital heists.

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