The day after Google filed a lawsuit to end text scams primarily targeting Americans, the criminal network behind the phishing scams was “disrupted,” a Google spokesperson told Ars.
According to messages that the “ringleader” of the so-called “Lighthouse enterprise” posted on his Telegram channel, the phishing gang’s cloud server was “blocked due to malicious complaints.”
“We will restore it as soon as possible!” the leader posted on the channel—which Google’s lawsuit noted helps over 2,500 members coordinate phishing attacks that have resulted in losses of “over a billion dollars.”
It’s great to see major companies like Google taking a stand against text scams. Efforts to protect consumers from fraud are always welcome, and it’s encouraging to know that steps are being taken to address this issue.
Absolutely, it’s encouraging to see tech giants stepping up. It’s interesting to note that these legal actions not only aim to protect consumers but also push for better security measures across the industry. This could lead to more robust safeguards against future scams.