“Phishing for dummies” kits make it easier to scam millions, Google alleged.

Google is suing 25 people it alleges are behind a “relentless” scam text operation that uses a phishing-as-a-service platform called Lighthouse.

Google filed a lawsuit against a cybercriminal group largely based in China that is behind a massive text message phishing operation, or "smishing."

“Phishing for dummies” kits make it easier to scam millions, Google alleged.

Google said it has successfully disrupted the foreign cybercriminal group behind a text scam operation within 24 hours of filing its lawsuit.

Text scam ringleader warned operations were disrupted on Telegram, Google says.