Tech giants have been hit with another major lawsuit after Google admitted that a group called Outsider Enterprise was behind a sophisticated cybercrime scheme that scammed hundreds of thousands of people worldwide.
The scam, which began in early February and spanned just over two weeks, involved using advanced artificial intelligence to send out millions of text messages to unsuspecting victims. The messages were designed to trick people into divulging sensitive information such as passwords and financial details. According to reports, the scammers used a combination of algorithms and AI-powered tools to stay one step ahead of authorities.
Google has now acknowledged that it was breached by Outsider Enterprise, which allegedly exploited vulnerabilities in its systems to gain access to the company's network. The tech giant claims that it quickly took steps to patch up the breaches but has apologized for not being more proactive earlier on. The lawsuit against Google is part of a broader crackdown on cybercrime and data breaches carried out by major tech companies.