The jury ruled that the NSO Group owed WhatsApp over $167 million in damages due to a hacking campaign against 1,400 users in 2019. WhatsApp had sought more than $400,000 in compensatory damages for the time spent on remediation and investigation. While NSO Group's spokesperson hinted at an appeal, the ruling underscores concerns about misuse of surveillance technologies. WhatsApp's Will Cathcart emphasized the need for reflection among technology providers about the risks posed by surveillance tools.
"We will carefully examine the verdict's details and pursue appropriate legal remedies, including further proceedings and an appeal," Lainer said in a statement.
"This should serve as a wake-up call for technology companies, governments and all Internet users. Tools that enable surveillance into our private lives are being abused..." - Will Cathcart.
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