Google has filed a lawsuit against a Chinese cybercrime network for allegedly weaponizing its Gemini AI to facilitate SMS phishing (smishing) attacks targeting Americans. The network reportedly operates a phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) platform called Outsider, demonstrating how threat actors are exploiting generative AI tools for malicious purposes.
Google on Friday said it's pursuing legal action against a Chinese cybercrime network, accusing it of using its Gemini artificial intelligence (AI) agent to send phishing text messages targeting Americans. The network is said to be behind the development and management of a phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) software kit called Outsider, per the tech giant. "The operation weaponized Gemini to help
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