Cyber Intelligence

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

Medium Severity Americas Anguilla
Date Occurred Jun 12, 2026 18:59 UTC
Event Type Cyber Intelligence
Source TheHackerNews
Recorded Jun 12, 2026
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Google on Friday said it's pursuing legal action against a Chinese cybercrime network, accusing it of using its Gemini artificial intelligence (AI) agent to send phishing text messages targeting Ameri

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https://thehackernews.com/2026/06/google-sues-chinese-smishing-network.html
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  • ID #8104
  • Type Cyber Intelligence
  • Region Americas
  • Severity Medium
  • Indexed Jun 12, 2026
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