Google sues alleged Chinese cybercrime network behind millions of scam texts

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Google has launched a lawsuit against an alleged cybercrime operation known as Outsider Enterprise, claiming the network used phishing kits, fake websites, and AI-enhanced scams to target hundreds of thousands of victims. The company is also backing new legislation and working with carriers and law enforcement to combat the growing threat.

HP says hackers are turning trusted remote access tools into stealthy backdoors

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HP’s latest Wolf Security report reveals a troubling trend: hackers are increasingly abusing legitimate remote access tools like LogMeIn and ScreenConnect to gain control of victim PCs while avoiding suspicion. The report also highlights fake crypto wallet recovery tools, AI-assisted malware, and convincing CAPTCHA scams designed to trick users into infecting themselves.