Google Sues Chinese Hackers: The Billion-Dollar Phishing Scam Unveiled!
Google is taking aim at cybercriminals with a lawsuit against China-based hackers running the Lighthouse Phishing-as-a-Service platform. With over a million victims, these hackers are not just phishing for sport—they’ve reeled in a billion-dollar catch. Google’s legal action hopes to sink this scam once and for all.
Hot Take:
Google has finally decided to play whack-a-mole with cybercriminals running a Phishing-as-a-Service (PhaaS) platform so elaborate, it probably puts the set of a Hollywood blockbuster to shame. By filing a civil lawsuit, it appears Google is taking a page out of Liam Neeson’s book – they will find you, and they will sue you. It seems the hackers’ “Lighthouse” may soon be flickering out, leaving Google to shine light on the darker corners of the web. Let’s hope this lawsuit is the “phinal” nail in the coffin for these phishing phreaks!
Key Points:
- Google is suing China-based hackers behind a PhaaS platform called Lighthouse.
- The platform has reportedly ensnared over 1 million users across 120 countries.
- Lighthouse uses trusted brands to conduct SMS phishing attacks.
- Google is pursuing the lawsuit under RICO, Lanham, and Computer Fraud and Abuse Acts.
- PhaaS platforms like Lighthouse have compromised millions of payment cards in the U.S.