WhatsApp achieved a significant victory against NSO Group, with a jury awarding over $167 million in damages for hacking more than 1,400 users. This legal battle lasted over five years, stemming from a 2019 lawsuit accusing NSO of exploiting a vulnerability in WhatsApp's audio-calling feature. During the trial, testimonies highlighted the sophistication of NSO's zero-click attack, demonstrating how a mere phone number could trigger the installation of Pegasus spyware. The case also revealed that NSO had terminated contracts with certain government customers for misuse of its spyware, underscoring ethical concerns surrounding such technology.
The notorious spyware maker NSO Group was ordered to pay over $167 million to WhatsApp after a jury found it liable for hacking 1,400 users.
The jury heard testimonies revealing how the spyware worked, including a zero-click attack that didn't require user interaction and exploited a bug in WhatsApp's audio-calling feature.
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