Meta’s $167 Million Win Over NSO: When Spying Backfires Spectacularly
NSO Group’s spyware escapades led to a $167 million fine, courtesy of Meta’s legal wrath. After exploiting WhatsApp, NSO’s dramatic courtroom maneuvers couldn’t save them. Now, Meta is sharing the juicy court transcripts, reminding everyone that it’s risky business to mess with Mark Zuckerberg. NSO might need a new script for their next legal drama.
Hot Take:
Meta just turned the tables on NSO Group in a courtroom drama that could rival any Hollywood blockbuster. You mess with the Zuck, you get the fine—$167 million of them, to be exact! It’s like the ‘Taken’ franchise, but instead of Liam Neeson, you have Mark Zuckerberg, and instead of a daughter, you have the sanctity of WhatsApp. Grab your popcorn, folks, this legal thriller is far from over!
Key Points:
– Meta has been awarded over $167 million in damages from NSO Group by a California jury.
– NSO Group used a WhatsApp vulnerability to install its Pegasus spyware on devices.
– The Pegasus spyware allows for complete access to a device’s data, camera, and microphone.
– Meta plans to donate the awarded funds to digital-rights organizations.
– NSO Group continues to argue its technology is vital for crime prevention and is considering further legal action.