A lot of things can go wrong on your holidays , like losing luggage or missing a flight , forgetting your travel documents or getting sick at the worst possible time . But have you ever been locked out of your hotel room because of a cyberattack ? That ’ s just what happened to guests at a luxury hotel in Austria when they were left stranded outside of their rooms after a ransomware attack Attack.Ransom that overrode electronic key systems . This concept , which can be summed up as “ if you don ’ t pay , your guests won ’ t be able to get into their rooms ” , underscores a strategy shift in ransomware . Instead of directly attacking Attack.Ransom the hotel chain directly , cybercriminals are looking to increase profitability by compromising Attack.Databreach the well-being of paying customers . Infected computers and POS systems , credit card theft Attack.Databreach , access Attack.Databreach to confidential information… in the age of the Internet of Things and smart homes , these attacks Attack.Databreach are becoming commonplace or even antiquated . Clearly the attacks Attack.Databreach that this industry has been experiencing are not something casual or fleeting . Behind them lies a real economic interest and a preoccupation with stealthy operations . The hotel sector has become a major target for organized cybercriminals in possession of malware specifically designed to harm its running smoothly , not only in payment systems , but also by sealing off access to your room , turning lights on and off , or locking your blinds . This is , undoubtedly , a worrisome situation that could cause significant harm not only on an economic level , but also a PR level , sowing fear among clientele .