> Google says Chinese cybercriminal group behind E-ZPass, USPS text scam has been shut down

Google said on Thursday said it has disrupted the Chinese cybercriminal group behind a massive SMS text phishing operation within 24 hours of filing its lawsuit.

The crime group had harmed at least 1 million victims across over 120 countries, Google said in a release.

Victims would receive texts containing malicious links to fraudulent websites designed to steal sensitive financial information, including Social Security numbers and banking credentials.

The messages often appeared as fake delivery updates, unpaid fees notifications, fraud alerts, and other texts designed to appear urgent.

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