Country Inn and Suites Details

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    Country Inn and Suites

    North Bethesda, Maryland • 2000 employees • Hospitality

    https://www.countryinns.com/
    United States

    Industry

    Hospitality

    Security Incidents

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    Country Inn & Suites is a mid-scale hotel chain that operates under the Radisson Hotel Group. The primary purpose of the brand is to offer a welcoming and comfortable stay to both leisure and business travelers, focusing on exceptional hospitality and service. The hotels are known for their warm, homelike atmosphere, featuring complimentary hot breakfasts, free Wi-Fi, fitness centers, and often, indoor swimming pools.

    The history of Country Inn & Suites dates back to 1987, when the first location opened in Burnsville, Minnesota. The brand quickly gained popularity for its inviting décor and ...
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    Security Incidents

    Country Inn and Suites Breach of Oct 2024
    Severity Score
    Significant to High

    Type

    Ransomware Attack

    Summary

    In October 2024, the ransomware group Everest announced an attack on Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, a part of the Choice Hotels chain. This attack resulted in the theft of personal information belonging to thousands of clients. The compromised data included sensitive information such as credit card details, billing information, internal communications, incident reports, and calendar bookings.

    Everest publicized the breach on their data extortion site, setting a 10-day deadline for negotiations. Analysis of the exposed data also revealed that Choice/Radisson reward account numbers, guest ta...
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    Severity

    The ransomware attack by the Everest gang on Country Inn & Suites, a part of Choice Hotels, resulted in a significant breach compromising thousands of clients' personal information. The theft included sensitive data such as credit card information, billing details, and internal emails, among other personal and financial details. This attack highlights the recurring vulnerabilities within the hospitality sector and is particularly concerning given Everest's association with previous high-profile breaches.

    Although the attack focused on a mid-scale hotel chain, the breadth of data compromised—i...
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    Impact

    The cyber incident involving the Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, orchestrated by the ransomware gang Everest, was characterized by a significant data breach. The attackers managed to compromise a substantial amount of personal information belonging to thousands of clients, encompassing sensitive details such as credit card information, billing details, and internal communications. In addition to customer data, other information such as incidents, internal emails, messages, and calendar details of both past and forthcoming bookings were also exposed.

    Moreover, proprietary data, including Cho...
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