In response to these scams, Google has increased its efforts to reduce the risk of scams. It introduced a BIMI authentication system to Gmail in May, which includes blue verification checkmarks for emails to help users identify fake emails. Google Messages also automatically blocks what it considers to be spam messages.
Key takeaways:
- Google is suing two groups of scammers, both based in Vietnam, for exploiting its AI chatbot, Bard.
- One group tricked users into downloading malware through false promises of access to Google Bard, resulting in the loss of their social media accounts.
- The second group created multiple Google accounts to submit false DMCA claims against over 10,000 businesses, causing significant financial and time losses.
- Google has increased its efforts to reduce scams, including implementing a BIMI authentication system in Gmail and automatic spam blocking in Google Messages.