Core Points - Google successfully disrupted a foreign cybercriminal group responsible for a large SMS phishing operation within 24 hours of filing a lawsuit against them [1] - The operation, referred to as the "Smishing Triad," utilized a phishing kit named "Lighthouse" to conduct its attacks [1] - Google aims to hold malicious scammers accountable and protect consumers from such threats [1] Group 1 - Google filed a lawsuit early Wednesday to dismantle the organization behind the phishing operation [1] - The general counsel of Google, Halimah DeLaine Prado, stated that the shutdown of Lighthouse's operations is a victory for everyone [1] - The company provided translated Telegram messages from the group's ringleader indicating issues with their cloud server due to complaints [2] Group 2 - One of the messages from the ringleader mentioned that the reopening date for their operations would be announced separately [2] - Google did not disclose specific details on the methods used to shut down the operation [2]

Core Points - Google has filed a lawsuit against a foreign cybercriminal group known as the "Smishing Triad," which is primarily based in China and is responsible for a large-scale SMS phishing operation [1][2] - The group has targeted over a million victims across 120 countries, exploiting trust in reputable brands to deploy fraudulent texts [2] - Google is seeking to dismantle the group and its phishing-as-a-service platform named "Lighthouse," under various legal claims including the RICO Act and CFAA [2] Group 1 - The "Smishing Triad" has created a phishing-as-a-service kit called "Lighthouse," which generates templates for fake websites aimed at stealing sensitive user information [2][3] - The phishing messages often masquerade as urgent alerts, such as fraud notifications or delivery updates, to deceive victims [3] - The crime group has reportedly stolen between 12.7 million and 115 million credit cards in the U.S. alone [3] Group 2 - Google's legal action aims to prevent the further spread of such phishing operations and to protect users and brands from future harm [4]

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Web3 Security Landscape - Web3领域的诈骗持续演变，交易所面临着前所未有的压力，需要不断提升安全措施 [1] - 了解你的交易（Know-Your-Transaction）正在成为交易所安全性的标准 [1] Web3 Antivirus Solution - Web3 Antivirus Data API 为平台带来风险评分、AML筛选和实时诈骗检测 [1] - Web3 Antivirus 旨在在威胁到达用户之前阻止它们 [1]

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