Google Sues Chinese Smishing Network Accused of Using Gemini AI in Phishing

Google is suing a Chinese cybercrime network called Outsider that uses Gemini (Google's AI agent) to create phishing pages and send smishing attacks (fraudulent text messages impersonating trusted brands to steal personal and financial information). The network sells access to its phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS, a software tool that makes it easy for criminals to launch phishing campaigns) for as little as $88 per week, and has victimized over 100,000 people with millions in losses.