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Google sues scammers spreading malware in name of Bard

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Google has filed a lawsuit in California, targeting scammers who exploit the hype surrounding its generative AI tool, Google Bard, to trick individuals into downloading malicious software. The tech giant claims that these scammers, suspected to be based in Vietnam, have set up social media pages and published ads encouraging users to "download" Bard, reports The Verge. However, the supposed download actually contains malware designed to steal social media login information.