Trustwave: Cheap Trips, High Risk: Exposing Dark Web Travel Fraud

Join Nikita Kazymirskyi, Senior Security Researcher at Trustwave SpiderLabs, for a revealing look into the underground travel agencies thriving on the dark web. These criminal operations mirror legitimate booking sites, offering flights, hotels, car rentals, and even event tickets — all at steep discounts fueled by stolen credit cards, hacked loyalty accounts, and compromised credentials.

With holiday travel season approaching, the risk of fraud is at its peak. This webinar replay will show you how these schemes work, the warning signs to watch for, and practical steps you can take to protect your organization and customers from costly losses.

You’ll gain insight into:

✅ How underground travel agencies operate: From booking real flights and hotels using stolen credit cards and hacked loyalty accounts to offering 24/7 support and rebooking guarantees, services that mirror legitimate travel platforms while fueling a thriving fraud economy.
✅The mechanics of triangulation fraud: Learn how cybercriminals act as intermediaries between real customers and legitimate travel services, using compromised credentials to book travel, leaving businesses to absorb the financial losses.
✅ Red flags and defense strategies: Discover how companies can detect fraudulent bookings, such as last-minute high-value purchases, mismatched credentials, and suspicious IP activity, and what steps they can take to protect themselves and their customers.

Whether you're in cybersecurity, travel, or fraud prevention, this session will equip you with the insights needed to understand and counter this growing threat.