WhatsApp says it caught new spyware attacks linked to NSO Group in violation of court order
WhatsApp has filed a contempt of court motion against NSO Group, alleging the spyware maker violated a previous injunction by launching new phishing campaigns. The messaging app claims NSO continues to target its users with malicious links designed to install Pegasus spyware.
Why it matters
This highlights the ongoing legal and security battle between major tech platforms and private surveillance firms regarding user privacy and digital security.
WhatsApp said that it disrupted a new hacking campaign linked to NSO Group , a spyware maker that has been ensnared in countless cases of abuse all over the world. The messaging app maker accused NSO of violating an earlier court order that bars the company from targeting WhatsApp and its users with its spyware, and is seeking to hold NSO in contempt of court.
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