The Criminal Enterprise Behind That Fake Toll Text

Short for “SMS phishing”—cyberattacks that arrive via text message— smishing refers to a particular type of spam message that ...
NBC Bay Area

USPS issues warning about a fake delivery text message scam. What to know

Just as millions of Americans are sending presents and cards this holiday season, the U.S. Postal Service is warning about a scam sent via text message. According to the US Postal Inspector Service, ...
SecurityWeek

Google Sues Chinese Cybercriminals Behind ‘Lighthouse’ Phishing Kit

Google announced that it has filed a lawsuit against the Chinese Smishing Triad cybercrime group over its Lighthouse phishing ...

New Google Lawsuit May End Massive Text Phishing Operations

Google files an SMS phishing lawsuit targeting the Lighthouse platform (Lighthouse Smishing) behind USPS and E-ZPass text ...

Google's fighting back against those fake USPS and missed toll texts

Elsewhere, the tech giant knows that while legal action can help curb Lighthouse's influence, similar threats will persist.

Bolster AI Warns: These Are the Top 7 Scams for Consumers to Look Out for This Holiday Season

While consumers hunt for Black Friday deals and track holiday deliveries, cybercriminals are unleashing more sophisticated seasonal scams to trick them.