Google on Wednesday announced it's launching a new dual strategy to crack down on scammers by filing a novel lawsuit against a China-based hacking group, while also working with Congress on bipartisan bills to crack down on foreign cybercriminals.

The tech giant noted that the "Lighthouse" scam has deployed a massive SMS phishing or "smishing" attack after exploiting established brands like E-Z Pass with the goal of exploiting victims' financial information.

Cyber criminals send a text message encouraging the recipient to click a link and provide information like email credentials, banking information and other sensitive data under false pretenses, exploiting the reputation of brands like Google and other entities by illegally displaying trademarks and services on fraudulent websites

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