After receiving their boarding permits at the airport for a much-anticipated trip, some irresponsible people hurry to share their happy images on social media platforms with their friends and followers.
 

Social media has long since permeated contemporary life. Users who are very engaged virtually broadcast their life online, sharing their most personal details with the world. For these "active" users, a vacation wouldn't be complete without a boarding pass photo.

You should be aware that by boasting about boarding card photos on social media, you instantly offer hackers access to your personal information. Your name, ticket number or reservation code, and barcode are the three main pieces of information that are often seen on boarding passes.
 

Experts in Australian cybersecurity conducted some studies. They wanted to know how much information could be gleaned about a person from a single boarding pass photo posted on social media.
A Virgin Australia traveler with a codeshare reservation on a Delta Airlines aircraft shared the photo. It turns out that Delta releases a startling amount of data, including the number of checked bags, the booking code, the loyalty number, and the e-ticket number.
 

All you need to know is the passenger's name and e-ticket number (or reservation code) to access the "Manage Reservations" area. The researchers had no trouble accessing this part and reviewing all of the passenger data because it was all clearly stated on the boarding pass. They were able to determine the passenger's complete itinerary, as well as the dates and locations of each flight, based on this data.

In addition, they discovered his ticket numbers, frequent flyer program benefits, and seat assignments. They also discovered every detail of the transaction, such as the last four credit card numbers and the date the ticket was bought. Attackers could use this information to change your seats, cancel or modify your trip, and cause a number of other issues.
 

Experts believe there is just one solution if you still can't wait to show off your flight. You have to erase the flight information, reservation number, and ticket number from any photo before uploading it online. Barcodes are likewise easily readable, hence this rule also applies to them. Even with the codes obscured, we do not advise you to post your tickets online since skilled social engineers can piece together a portion of the ticket to piece together the remainder.