Google sues alleged Chinese cybercrime operation that used AI to send scam texts
TechCrunch·June 12, 2026
Google has filed a lawsuit against an alleged Chinese cybercrime operation known as "Outsider Enterprise". The group is accused of using artificial intelligence to send scam texts to hundreds of thousands of victims. Over a two-week period, Outsider Enterprise allegedly sent approximately 2.5 million text messages as part of their scamming efforts. Google's lawsuit aims to hold the group accountable for their alleged cybercrime activities.
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