Jun. 13 at 2:24 AM
Google's parent company Alphabet filed a lawsuit against an alleged China-based cybercrime network known as "Outsider Enterprise," accusing the group of using AI tools, including Gemini, to facilitate a large-scale SMS phishing campaign. According to the complaint, the organization sent roughly 2.5 million text messages to Android users over a two-week period in May, targeting hundreds of thousands of people across the U.S. with fraudulent links designed to steal personal information.
The scammers allegedly coordinated through Telegram, using urgent messages impersonating trusted brands such as Google and package delivery services. Victims who clicked the links were redirected to fake websites requesting sensitive data. Google said the group encouraged members to use Gemini to generate custom code for malicious websites, highlighting the growing role of AI in cyber-enabled fraud.
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