Google Sues Over ‘Lighthouse’ Phishing Scheme: Smishing Triad’s Global Scam Exposed!
Google is taking legal action against the “Smishing Triad” behind the Lighthouse phishing kit. This phishing-as-a-service operation, responsible for a spike in smishing attacks, has scammed over a million victims across 120 countries. With a lawsuit filed, Google aims to tackle this smishing menace head-on.
Hot Take:
Google has finally decided to play the role of the cyber vigilante, taking legal action against the Lighthouse crew, a group of cybercriminals who apparently missed the memo that lighthouses are supposed to guide you to safety, not into a sea of phishing scams. It’s like getting caught for not just leaving the porch light on, but for using it to lure in unsuspecting victims. Let’s hope Google can shine a light on these shady operations and give them a taste of their own medicine—an unwelcome surprise delivered right to their inbox.
Key Points:
– Google has filed a lawsuit against individuals responsible for a large-scale phishing operation known as “Lighthouse.”
– Lighthouse is a smishing service that has targeted over a million victims in more than 120 countries.
– The operation offers a phishing-as-a-service kit with templates for fake websites, primarily impersonating well-known brands.
– Smishing Triad actors use stolen credit card info for illegal activities such as pump-and-dump stock schemes.
– Google’s lawsuit seeks to curb this cybercrime and support legislative measures against scams.