Meta’s $168 Million Slam Dunk: NSO Group Gets Spanked in Privacy Showdown
Meta’s triumph over Israel’s NSO Group is a landmark win for privacy advocates. After a six-year legal scuffle, a Californian jury has ordered NSO to cough up $168 million for unleashing Pegasus malware on WhatsApp and Instagram users. This case underscores the urgent need to protect user data from digital snoopers everywhere.
Hot Take:
Meta just schooled NSO Group like a strict teacher with a hefty fine, all for playing the cyber-spying game a bit too seriously. With a $168 million slap on the wrist and a $444,000 bill for damages, NSO Group’s Pegasus spyware might finally have to retire its wings and get a real job. Who knew digital espionage would cost more than a luxury yacht?
Key Points:
- Meta wins $168 million lawsuit against NSO Group over Pegasus spyware.
- NSO Group must also pay $444,000 in damages to Meta.
- Pegasus malware compromised over 1,400 WhatsApp users.
- Meta collaborated with Citizen Lab for the investigation.
- Ruling sets a precedent for privacy protection in digital surveillance.
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