Google warns about global ‘smishing’ ring stealing millions via text scams, files lawsuit in US

Google has filed a lawsuit against a cybercriminal organization for SMS phishing attacks known as 'Smishing'. The attackers ...

Google sues global ‘Lighthouse’ smishing network after text-scam wave steals millions worldwide

With smishing attacks escalating globally, Google argues that coordinated legal, technical, and educational efforts are ...

Google sues to dismantle Chinese phishing platform behind US toll scams

Google has filed a lawsuit to dismantle the "Lighthouse" phishing-as-a-service platform used by cybercriminals worldwide to ...

Google sues to shut down China-based ‘Lighthouse’ network accused of scamming millions with fake Google-branded phishing kits

The lawsuit accuses Lighthouse of wire fraud, trademark infringement, racketeering, and violating the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act. Google is seeking a court order to dismantle the network, recover ...
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November 11, 2025 • The World Cup is coming up, and it’s going to cost a pretty penny if you are hoping to attend. Today on the show, we talk to NPR Senior Business editor and World Cup superfan about ...