Fake 'Lounge Pass' App Scams 450 Indian Air Travelers

Cybersecurity experts reveal the fraudulent app intercepted sensitive information to steal money, with warnings of similar scams on the rise.

The fraudulent 'Lounge Pass' app was distributed via WhatsApp, targeting travelers seeking airport lounge access.
Over 450 victims installed the app between July and August 2024, resulting in losses exceeding ₹9 lakh.
The app intercepted SMS messages, including OTPs, allowing scammers unauthorized access to victims' accounts.
CloudSEK researchers discovered the scam by analyzing an exposed Firebase server storing intercepted messages.
Authorities caution that this scam is part of a larger trend with similar fake apps potentially in circulation.