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Google Sues Alleged Chinese Scam Group Behind Massive US Text Message Phishing Ring


Google is suing a Chinese-speaking cybercriminal group it says is responsible for a massive wave of scam text messages sent to Americans this year, according to a legal complaint filed Tuesday. From a report: The group, known as Darcula, sells software that allows users to send phishing text message...

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