Google is launching lawsuits against malware distributors and false copyright claims

Google is launching a lawsuit against a group of scammers spreading malware. The fraudsters advertised with links that supposedly pointed to AI chatbot Bard. In reality, the links led to malware.

The fraudsters created according to Google social media pages and showed ads encouraging people to download Google’s chatbot Bard. In reality, malware was downloaded that compromised users’ social media accounts. The tech giant has submitted around 300 requests for the removal of these advertisements since April.

In addition, Google is taking legal action against scammers who submit false copyright claims through dozens of Google accounts. According to Google, the scammers are abusing the Digital Millennium Copyright Act to disadvantage competitors. The DMCA must protect internet users and copyright holders. The false copyright claims caused the websites of more than 100,000 companies to be taken down, causing millions of dollars in losses for those companies.