WhatsApp Wins Big: California Court Slaps Down NSO Group in Spyware Showdown

WhatsApp wins a major legal victory against spyware vendor NSO Group. The court ruled NSO breached WhatsApp’s terms by using the platform to spread Pegasus spyware. WhatsApp’s head calls it “a huge win for privacy.” Meanwhile, NSO insists its spyware is for catching bad guys. Spoiler: the court wasn’t buying it.

3P
Published: December 23, 2024 9:36 amAdded: December 23, 2024 at 1:58 amAssembled by: The Editor
Pro Dashboard

Hot Take:

Move over, James Bond! WhatsApp is the new action hero, not in a tuxedo, but in a courtroom, taking down villains with legal style. NSO Group might need a new mission statement: “Spies Like Us… Getting Caught.” Who knew WhatsApp would be the new face of justice, armed with subpoenas instead of emojis?

Key Points:

  • WhatsApp wins a legal battle against NSO Group over the misuse of Pegasus spyware.
  • Judge Hamilton criticized NSO for not complying with court orders and discovery processes.
  • NSO Group breached WhatsApp’s terms of service by using its platform for malicious purposes.
  • The case will continue to trial to determine damages after this legal victory.
  • WhatsApp claims that the NSO Group exploited a vulnerability in its voice calling feature in 2019.

Membership Required

 You must be a member to access this content.

View Membership Levels
Already a member? Log in here
The Nimble Nerd
powered by the NSA, er,  GDPR Cookie Compliance
Confessional Booth of Our Digital Sins

Okay, deep breath, let's get this over with. In the grand act of digital self-sabotage, we've littered this site with cookies. Yep, we did that. Why? So your highness can have a 'premium' experience or whatever. These traitorous cookies hide in your browser, eagerly waiting to welcome you back like a guilty dog that's just chewed your favorite shoe. And, if that's not enough, they also tattle on which parts of our sad little corner of the web you obsess over. Feels dirty, doesn't it?