Google Sues China-Based Hackers Behind $1 Billion Lighthouse Phishing Platform

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Google Sues China-Based Hackers Behind $1 Billion Lighthouse Phishing Platform

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Google Sues Chinese Cybercriminals Behind $1 Billion Phishing Scheme Google has initiated legal action against a group of Chinese hackers known as the Smishing Triad, responsible for operating the Lighthouse phishing platform. This platform utilized over 194,000 malicious domains to conduct extensive phishing campaigns, impacting numerous users and organizations worldwide. 2 sources 34

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