NSO Group has been ordered to pay WhatsApp $167 million for hacking 1,400 individuals in 2019 using the Pegasus spyware. This marks the first successful legal action against a spyware developer for exploiting mobile platform vulnerabilities. WhatsApp's parent company, Meta, hailed it a victory against illegal surveillance, especially as NSO has faced accusations of enabling authoritarian countries to spy on journalists and activists. The ruling follows a series of high-profile instances where Pegasus spyware targeted prominent figures, raising global concerns over privacy and security.
NSO Group has been held responsible for exploiting weaknesses in smartphone platforms for the first time, marking a victory against the illegal spyware industry.
WhatsApp's legal victory is a pivotal moment in the battle against spyware; it could deter future misuse of surveillance technologies.
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