Forget pickpockets and lost luggage. The biggest threat to your next vacation might be lurking online. "Anyone can be a potential victim," warns Seth Ruden, director of global advisory at BioCatch , a biometric company.
"But frequent travelers are likely targets, as travel rewards, airline miles, and other stored payment details on travel accounts can be lucrative and easily monetizable." People are worried about cybersecurity more than ever. In fact, a recent study by Travelers Insurance found that 62 percent of respondents were worried about online safety — the highest level in 11 years.
(Travelers polled business owners, but other surveys show their concerns are reflected more broadly.) What are the cyber threats to travelers in 2025? There are a range of cyber threats facing travelers, from phishing scams designed to steal personal information to fake travel websites and rental listings that leave victims stranded and financially drained. Check Point Research , a cybersecurity firm, says in 2024, says 1 in every 33 newly registered vacation-related domains were malicious or suspicious.
This category included phishing sites imitating Booking.com, Kayak, and other popular travel platforms, according to the company. "Threat actors now have the capabilities to identify and target mobile devices, deliver malicious code to the device, access a device to track your location, activate your device’s microphone, and intercept messages," says Frank Harrison, regional security di.
