Google’s Gigantic Whack-a-Mole: Suing Phantom Phishers from China!
Google has filed a lawsuit against 25 unnamed scammers, accusing them of using the Lighthouse phishing operation to swipe over 115 million credit card numbers. This malicious endeavor, dubbed a “phishing for dummies” kit, offers a subscription service for crooks to trick victims and has turned the internet into a carnival of deceit.
Hot Take:
Google is taking a stand against the digital Robin Hoods of the 21st century – except in this version, they steal from the rich and poor alike and keep it all. With their latest legal move, Google is saying, “Not on our watch, phishing fiends!” But given the complexities of international law and the fact that these scammers are based in China, it might be more of a “Catch me if you can” scenario.
Key Points:
- Google’s lawsuit targets 25 unnamed China-based scammers for a massive phishing operation known as Lighthouse.
- Lighthouse provides a “phishing for dummies” service with templates and tools to create fake websites mimicking over 400 entities.
- More than 115 million credit card numbers in the US have been stolen through this operation.
- Google is seeking to disrupt the operation, prevent future harm, and recover damages under multiple US laws.
- International law barriers and China’s lack of extradition cooperation pose significant challenges to bringing these scammers to justice.
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