A class action suit is being brought against Hilton International , following a data breach thought to have affected more than 500 million people . According to certain media reports, the hack may have been the work of hackers representing Chinese state organs. The suit accused the hotel giant of deception and " injurious " practices and seeks compensation for more than 150 former guests . It revealed the scale of the data breach at the end of last year and said the details of around 345,000 unexpired payment cards may have been compromised . Some media outlets have suggested Chinese state hackers were responsible for the breach .
A class action suit is being brought against Hilton International , following a data breach thought to have affected more than 500 million people . The suit accused the hotel giant of deception and " injurious " practices and seeks compensation for more than 150 former guests . It revealed the scale of the data breach at the end of last year and said the details of around 345,000 unexpired payment cards may have been compromised . Some media outlets have suggested Chinese state hackers were responsible for the breach .