NSO Group’s WhatsApp Woes: Spyware Shenanigans Continue Despite Lawsuit
NSO Group continued using WhatsApp exploits, including the spyware “Erised,” even after being sued by the Meta-owned company. Despite a legal battle, NSO’s malware kept humming along, exploiting WhatsApp to target individuals—turns out, they’re as persistent as a spam email!
Hot Take:
Who needs a spy movie when you’ve got NSO Group? Their antics make James Bond look like a rookie! From hacking WhatsApp to reverse-engineering codes with all the subtlety of a bull in a china shop, they’ve turned the cyber world into their personal playground. Maybe they should consider a career in stand-up comedy because their courtroom defense is pure gold!
Key Points:
- NSO Group continued exploiting WhatsApp vulnerabilities even after being sued by Meta.
- The spyware used by NSO, including “Erised,” was developed by reverse-engineering WhatsApp’s code.
- NSO Group’s exploits affected over 1,400 individuals through malicious WhatsApp hacking attempts.
- Meta won the litigation, compelling NSO to provide source code for its spyware.
- NSO Group’s control over its spyware was less than claimed, contradicting their previous statements.
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