InterContinental Hotels Group PLC was targeted in a cyberattack that knocked its booking systems offline.
An unauthorized activity created technical issues and resulted in its booking channels and other applications being significantly disrupted.
IHG immediately implemented response plans, notified regulatory authorities and engaged external specialists to investigate the incident.
Source: https://securityboulevard.com/2022/09/cybersecurity-news-round-up-week-of-september-5-2022/
TPRM report: https://scoringcyber.rankiteo.com/company/ihghotels&resorts
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"linkid": "ihghotels&resorts",
"type": "Cyber Attack",
"date": "09/2022",
"severity": "100",
"impact": "5",
"explanation": "Attack threatening the organization's existence"{'affected_entities': [{'industry': 'Hospitality',
'name': 'InterContinental Hotels Group PLC',
'type': 'Corporation'}],
'description': 'InterContinental Hotels Group PLC was targeted in a '
'cyberattack that knocked its booking systems offline. An '
'unauthorized activity created technical issues and resulted '
'in its booking channels and other applications being '
'significantly disrupted.',
'impact': {'operational_impact': 'Significant disruption',
'systems_affected': ['booking systems',
'booking channels',
'other applications']},
'investigation_status': 'Investigation in progress',
'regulatory_compliance': {'regulatory_notifications': True},
'response': {'incident_response_plan_activated': True,
'third_party_assistance': True},
'title': 'Cyberattack on InterContinental Hotels Group PLC',
'type': 'Cyberattack'}