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

Published Jun 12, 2026

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 Americans.

The network is said to be behind the development and management of a phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) software kit called Outsider, per the tech giant.

"The operation weaponized Gemini to help

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