Prodefence Representing CYSCOE at the Romanian Tourism Fair – Unveiling Cyber Threats in the Travel Sector

Prodefence, as a strategic member of the Cyber Security Cluster of Excellence (CYSCOE), proudly represented the cluster at the Cybersecurity Workshop for Travel Agencies, held during the Romanian Tourism Fair at RomExpo.

Alexandru Anghelus, CEO of Prodefence and President of CYSCOE, delivered an expert presentation focused on a real-life fraud incident caused by a stealer-type malware attack. This malware harvested login credentials from various platforms, enabling cybercriminals to compromise a travel agency’s internal systems and carry out unauthorized financial transactions.

“The scenario revealed how cybercriminals leverage credential-stealing malware to infiltrate business systems and commit fraud. The case underscores the critical need for cybersecurity education and incident preparedness in the tourism industry.”
— Alexandru Anghelus, CEO, Prodefence / President, CYSCOE

🎤 Workshop Contributors:

  • Prof. Gabriel Raicu and Prof. Remus Zăgan – Constanta Maritime University
  • Alexandru Anghelus – Representing CYSCOE, CEO of Prodefence
  • Dr. Alexandru Bobe – CiTyINNOHub
  • Fraga Țăriuc, President – Women4Cyber Romania
  • Orsolya Bakó – Women4Cyber Romania

Special thanks to Mihaela Patentasu, Cristian Barhalescu, and the National Association of Travel Agencies (ANAT) for facilitating this high-impact workshop focused on digital protection in tourism.

🔍 Topics Covered:

  • ⚠️ Cyber risks facing travel agencies without dedicated security strategies;
  • ✅ Immediate cyber hygiene practices that businesses can implement;
  • 📖 Real cyberattack scenarios and actionable lessons for the industry.

💡 Prodefence’s Commitment

Through its involvement in CYSCOE, Prodefence actively supports cybersecurity outreach and capacity building in vulnerable sectors. With deep expertise in cyber threat intelligence, incident response, and forensics, Prodefence helps Romanian businesses fortify their digital defenses.

Only through strong partnerships and ongoing education can we protect Romania’s digital economy from cyber threats.

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