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Google has launched a multifaceted initiative to combat digital fraud and enhance its technological footprint, spanning legal action, legislative advocacy, and product innovation. The tech giant filed a lawsuit targeting the "Lighthouse" phishing-as-a-service operation, . Simultaneously,
is backing bipartisan bills in Congress to address cybercrime and is to detect scams in real time.Google's lawsuit against Lighthouse leverages multiple statutes, including the RICO Act, the Lanham Act, and the , to dismantle the infrastructure enabling mass phishing campaigns. These attacks, which mimic trusted brands like E-Z Pass and Google, have compromised sensitive user data on a massive scale. In the U.S. alone,
.Complementing this legal effort, Google is advocating for three key bills: the , which empowers law enforcement to investigate scams targeting retirees; the Foreign Robocall Elimination Act, which aims to block illegal international calls; and the SCAM Act, which establishes a national strategy to combat scam networks
.To bolster user protection, Google is deploying AI-powered features across its services. The Google Messages app now includes real-time scam detection, flagging suspicious links related to fake tolls or delivery scams. Expanded account recovery tools and in-app safety notifications are also being introduced to help users reclaim compromised accounts
.In a move to compete with platforms like Pinterest, Google has added a dedicated "Images" tab in its mobile Search app. The feature personalizes visual content for users, offering daily curated imagery for creative projects such as travel planning or home decoration. The tab also includes an ads carousel, signaling potential monetization opportunities
., including the construction of a new data center in Dietzenbach and the expansion of existing facilities in Hanau, Munich, Frankfurt, and Berlin.
to become a European leader in data centers.The European Commission has launched an antitrust investigation into Google's spam policy, alleging that its site reputation rules unfairly demote news content in search results. The probe examines whether the policy violates the Digital Markets Act by stifling competition. Google defends the rules as necessary to combat deceptive tactics that undermine search quality
.These actions underscore Google's dual focus on safeguarding users and expanding its market influence. While legal and legislative efforts address systemic fraud, technological innovations and infrastructure investments aim to strengthen its competitive edge in search, AI, and digital advertising. However, challenges remain, particularly in navigating regulatory scrutiny while scaling global operations
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