Google Sees Major Win as Text Scammers' Cloud Server Disrupted by Lawsuit, Loss of Telegram Coordination.
In a significant blow to malicious actors, Google's lawsuit aimed at dismantling the so-called "Lighthouse enterprise" has resulted in the disruption of the text scam group's cloud server. The move comes after Google alleged that Lighthouse, a China-based criminal organization, was behind phishing scams targeting Americans, with losses totaling over $1 billion.
According to a message posted by the ringleader on his Telegram channel, the cloud server was blocked due to malicious complaints filed against it. The leader warned that operations would be disrupted but vowed to restore it "as soon as possible."
Google's lawsuit seeks to dismantle Lighthouse and has resulted in the group losing its online coordination platform. In a statement, Google's general counsel Halimah DeLaine Prado praised the disruption of Lighthouse operations as a win for everyone, highlighting the company's efforts to protect consumers from malicious scammers.
The Lighthouse enterprise allegedly sells "phishing for dummies" kits making it easier for less tech-savvy scammers to launch massive phishing campaigns. The group has targeted US institutions like the Postal Service and well-known brands like E-ZPass, with millions of Americans being harmed so far.
With its online coordination disrupted, Lighthouse risks losing resources for core infrastructure as Google's lawsuit increases scrutiny on Telegram. The tech giant is also seeking an injunction to stop the scams from spreading and damages to recover alleged losses.
Google will continue to monitor activity on Telegram, where the group's members were recently alerted to hold tight through "business adjustments." As the Lighthouse enterprise faces increasing pressure from Google's lawsuit, it remains to be seen how long the disruption of its operations will last.
In a significant blow to malicious actors, Google's lawsuit aimed at dismantling the so-called "Lighthouse enterprise" has resulted in the disruption of the text scam group's cloud server. The move comes after Google alleged that Lighthouse, a China-based criminal organization, was behind phishing scams targeting Americans, with losses totaling over $1 billion.
According to a message posted by the ringleader on his Telegram channel, the cloud server was blocked due to malicious complaints filed against it. The leader warned that operations would be disrupted but vowed to restore it "as soon as possible."
Google's lawsuit seeks to dismantle Lighthouse and has resulted in the group losing its online coordination platform. In a statement, Google's general counsel Halimah DeLaine Prado praised the disruption of Lighthouse operations as a win for everyone, highlighting the company's efforts to protect consumers from malicious scammers.
The Lighthouse enterprise allegedly sells "phishing for dummies" kits making it easier for less tech-savvy scammers to launch massive phishing campaigns. The group has targeted US institutions like the Postal Service and well-known brands like E-ZPass, with millions of Americans being harmed so far.
With its online coordination disrupted, Lighthouse risks losing resources for core infrastructure as Google's lawsuit increases scrutiny on Telegram. The tech giant is also seeking an injunction to stop the scams from spreading and damages to recover alleged losses.
Google will continue to monitor activity on Telegram, where the group's members were recently alerted to hold tight through "business adjustments." As the Lighthouse enterprise faces increasing pressure from Google's lawsuit, it remains to be seen how long the disruption of its operations will last.
! finally some major progress against those disgusting text scammers who r like sucking blood outta ppl's accounts lol. 1 billion lost already and google is just getting started 
. now they gotta watch out for telegram too cuz i heard that's how lighthouse r coordinatin their scams. anyway, its about time someone takes a stand against these phishers & i'm hyped to see how this all plays out 
. Google's efforts to dismantle the Lighthouse enterprise are a great step in the right direction 
. It's crazy to think that there's this whole underground network of scammers making it easy for others to start phishing campaigns 
. I just hope they can't recover quickly and keep disrupting their operations 
. This is a win-win for everyone, especially the millions of Americans who've been affected by these scams 
. Let's keep supporting Google and other companies that are fighting online crime 
!
this is so epic! i'm literally shaking with excitement over here!! Google just crushed those scammers and I couldn't be more hyped!!! 
it's great to see a major win for consumers everywhere, especially in the US where millions have been affected. And let's not forget about Google's amazing team that's been working behind the scenes to bring down Lighthouse 
. can't wait to see how long it takes for those scammers to get back on their feet, but for now... I'm just gonna bask in this win 
! 
google is like the real MVP (most valiant player) when it comes to taking down scammers! 
those malicious actors are getting their butts kicked and i'm loving every minute of it 
we need more people like google who care about keeping our online spaces safe 
! I mean, can't these people just leave us alone? It's like they think we're just sitting around twiddling our thumbs waiting for them to hit send with some dodgy email or message. And now Google is stepping in and shutting down Lighthouse's cloud server? Yeah, please! It's about time someone took action against these malicious actors.
I'm so happy that those scammers are getting what's coming to them. I mean, $1 billion is just crazy 
. So yeah, this is like the ultimate win for consumers everywhere 
! I'm totally shipping Google and this lawsuit all day long 
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I don't know what that has to do with text scammers, but my mind keeps wandering back to it. Anyway, I've been meaning to try out this new restaurant in town that serves amazing burgers 
. Have you guys tried it? I heard their fries are cooked to perfection 
.
anyway, I hope this disrupts their operations for good and keeps all those innocent people safe 
Just saw that Google's takedown of text scammers has already caused a major blow to their cloud server! 
. This is a huge win for consumers and I'm loving the fact that Google is fighting back against these cyberbullies 
. Did you know that phishing scams targeting Americans have cost us over $1 billion? 
... I mean, what's up with Google suddenly taking action against these scammers? It sounds too good to be true that they're really just trying to help consumers and not looking for an excuse to expand their surveillance powers 
. And what about Telegram? They're like, totally going along with this, aren't they? It's almost like they're in cahoots with Google 
... or maybe they're just trying to cover their own tracks 
, and if I find out it's all a setup 
, you can bet I'll be the first to say so 
.
... google is actually doing a good thing by taking down these bad guys but now they're gonna make it harder for legit ppl to use telegram too 
just heard about this news and I'm feeling so much better knowing that scammers like those in the Lighthouse group are being brought down 
It's also interesting to see how Google's actions are having a ripple effect, from disrupting the scammers' cloud server to putting pressure on Telegram. I guess you could say it's a case of cyber-scammers being held accountable for their actions... but at what cost? Are we just creating more jobs for cybersecurity experts or is this just another reminder that there's always someone trying to take advantage of others? 
this is like a total win for google and for all the americans who got affected by these nasty scams. i mean, $1 billion in losses? that's just insane! 
who knew google was like a superhero saving us from phishing scams? i mean, these scammers are making millions off of poor americans 
. but on a serious note, it's crazy how google is taking on these cybercriminals and not giving up. now, all they need to do is get telegram to shut down their operations for good 