In a significant legal move, Google has filed a lawsuit in the Southern District of New York to unmask and disrupt the operations of 25 individuals allegedly connected to Lighthouse, a mobile phishing service responsible for widespread scams affecting over a million victims across 120 countries. The Lighthouse kit, known for its ease of use, allows even novices to conduct sophisticated scams that involve impersonating reputable brands and extracting sensitive payment information from mobile users.
Lighthouse is part of a larger conspiracy referred to as the Smishing Triad, which has launched countless phishing campaigns, often by sending fake text messages spoofing services like the U.S. Postal Service. Google’s lawsuit, filed on November 12, 2025, claims that Lighthouse has violated trademarks and involves coordinated efforts between various groups that facilitate phishing attacks. Experts warn that these attacks exploit weaknesses in online security, highlighting the serious implications of phishing-as-a-service for unsuspecting users.
👉 Pročitaj original: Krebs on Security
