Google exposed a criminal group that carried out phishing using the Gemini AI service

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Google uncovered a criminal group that used the Gemini AI service to support phishing activity. The attackers relied on AI to improve their workflow and scale their operations. The story highlights how generative AI tools can be abused for fraud and social engineering. It also shows why vendors need stronger safeguards, monitoring, and abuse detection around AI products.

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