NSO Group’s Spyware Shenanigans: What’sAppening with Pegasus?
WhatsApp’s lawsuit claims NSO Group isn’t just selling Pegasus spyware but also installing and operating it, making them liable for its misuse. According to court documents, NSO’s customers only needed to click “install,” and voilà—spyware magic! So much for NSO’s “we’re just the middlemen” defense.
Hot Take:
In a plot twist that could rival any spy thriller, it turns out NSO Group’s Pegasus spyware is more of a “Spy-for-Hire” service than a simple software vendor. Who knew that all you needed to become a 007 was a phone number and a “click to install” button? Forget about Q’s gadgets, just call NSO! But with great power comes… well, apparently a lot of court dates and angry tech giants. Perhaps NSO should have read the WhatsApp terms and conditions before hitting “I agree.” Oops!
Key Points:
- NSO Group allegedly operates Pegasus spyware directly, not just sells it.
- WhatsApp sued NSO Group in 2019 for exploiting its servers to distribute Pegasus.
- NSO Group’s customers reportedly only needed to input a phone number to target devices.
- Pegasus is infamous for targeting journalists, activists, and political dissidents.
- The US government blacklisted NSO Group in 2021, and legal battles continue.