Google has filed a landmark lawsuit to dismantle what it describes as a vast, China-based cybercriminal operation responsible for phishing attacks that have targeted millions of people worldwide. In a complaint filed, the tech giant accused a “cybercriminal group in China” of running a sprawling enterprise called Lighthouse, which sells ready-made “phishing for dummies” kits that enable scammers with little technical expertise to carry out large-scale fraud campaigns. According to Google, the Lighthouse network provides subscription-based phishing software—available on weekly, monthly, annual, or even lifetime plans—complete with hundreds of fake website templates, domain setup tools, and payment features designed to mimic legitimate platforms. The kits are marketed through Telegram c

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