The NSO Group has been ordered to pay Meta $167.25 million after a federal jury found the company liable for hacking 1,400 WhatsApp users with its Pegasus spyware. This lawsuit, initiated in 2019, highlighted the vulnerability that allowed the spyware to infiltrate devices unnoticed. Targeting various individuals including activists and journalists, the ruling represents a substantial step forward in the fight against illegal spyware. In addition to the substantial financial penalty, Meta aims to prevent NSO from future WhatsApp attacks and continues its efforts to support digital rights initiatives.
Meta will attempt to secure a court order preventing the NSO Group from targeting WhatsApp. This verdict paves the way for accountability in spyware use.
This verdict serves as a crucial deterrent against the development and use of illegal spyware, emphasizing the importance of privacy and security for all.
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