Travelodge details data loss attack

Well-known hotel chain Travelodge has been caught up in an apparent data loss incident, those concerned about their online file security procedures may want to note.

The company has revealed that is indeed investigating a breach which has focussed on its customer list.

People who have used Travelodge's online portal have been sent a warning as a result of the hack, urging them to be wary of spam emails relating to the chain.

Although information regarding the incident is still thin on the ground, it appears that only a few individuals have been caught up in the breach, while financial data and payment details of customers are said to be secure.

Travelodge is one of the most well-know hotel chains in the UK, with around 400 accommodations currently found in the UK.

Last year, the firm noted that nine million people had stayed in one of its rooms, with 87 per cent booking up their reservation over the internet.