Google’s Lawsuit Against Lighthouse Phishing Network
Google against a sophisticated Chinese phishing-as-a-service platform called “Lighthouse,” which has facilitated text message scams (smishing) targeting over a million consumers globally, often by impersonating entities like the USPS and toll authorities. The operation, traced to a Chinese threat actor, offers subscription-based access to tools that lower the barrier to entry for cybercriminals and is alleged to have compromised millions of payment cards through convincing fraudulent websites that sometimes misuse Google’s trademarks. In response, Google is enhancing its AI-powered security features and supporting legislative initiatives to combat international cybercrime. Additionally, the text includes a section from a company named Technijian, which markets its cybersecurity and managed IT services to businesses in Orange County, California, as a solution to defend against threats such as the Lighthouse platform.
