CYSCOE at the Romanian Tourism Fair – Raising Cyber Awareness in the Travel Sector
CYSCOE – Cyber Security Cluster of Excellence participated in the Cybersecurity Workshop for Travel Agencies, organized during the Romanian Tourism Fair at RomExpo. The session aimed to address urgent cybersecurity challenges in one of the most data-dependent and digitally exposed sectors: tourism.
Representing CYSCOE, Alexandru Anghelus, President of the cluster, delivered an impactful presentation highlighting a real-world fraud scenario caused by a cyberattack using a stealer-type malware. This malware, designed to exfiltrate login credentials and session tokens, enabled attackers to access the digital infrastructure of a travel agency and commit financial fraud.
“In the case I presented, the malware silently harvested credentials from multiple platforms. The compromised access led to unauthorized transactions and major reputational damage for the agency—showcasing how a lack of security hygiene can have devastating consequences.”
— Alexandru Anghelus, President, CYSCOE
🎤 Expert Contributors:
- Prof. Gabriel Raicu and Prof. Remus Zăgan – Constanta Maritime University
- Alexandru Anghelus – CYSCOE
- Dr. Alexandru Bobe – CiTyINNOHub
- Fraga Țăriuc, President – Women4Cyber Romania
- Orsolya Bakó – Women4Cyber Romania
Special thanks go to Mihaela Patentasu, Cristian Barhalescu, and the National Association of Travel Agencies (ANAT) for facilitating this critical discussion on cyber risk management in the tourism industry.
🔍 Topics Explored:
- ⚠️ Business risks from poor cybersecurity practices in travel operations;
- ✅ Immediate, cost-effective cyber hygiene measures;
- 📖 Real case studies of cyberattacks and lessons learned on incident prevention and response.
💡 CYSCOE’s Role
This event exemplifies CYSCOE’s ongoing commitment to cybersecurity awareness, sector-specific education, and operational resilience. By actively engaging with vulnerable industries like tourism, CYSCOE supports Romania’s broader efforts to build a safer, more secure digital economy.
Together, through cross-sector collaboration and knowledge sharing, we can ensure that businesses—not criminals—control the digital space.
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