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Google Sues Chinese Smishing Network Accused of Using Gemini AI in Phishing
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Summary
Google has filed a lawsuit against a Chinese cybercrime network, Outsider, for using its Gemini AI agent to conduct massive smishing attacks targeting Americans. The network operates a phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) platform, offering pre-built templates and AI-powered code generation to facilitate fraudulent websites and steal personal information. This action follows a previous lawsuit against a similar network, Lighthouse, and involves collaboration with major telecom providers to block malicious messages.
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