Hacking

NSO Group Calls $168 Million Verdict Against It ‘Outrageous,’ Seeks New Trial After WhatsApp Hacking Ruling

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San Francisco, California – NSO Group Technologies, the developer of the controversial Pegasus spyware, has responded strongly to a recent ruling by a U.S. federal jury. The jury awarded $168 million to Meta Platforms as a result of NSO’s unlawful access to Meta’s WhatsApp servers. The company expressed that the verdict was “outrageous” and is seeking a new trial. The court’s decision comes amid increasing scrutiny of NSO’s practices, particularly surrounding the privacy implications of its surveillance technology. Pegasus has faced global backlash for allegedly being used to hack the phones of journalists and human … Read more

NSO Group Decries $168 Million Verdict Against Meta, Seeks New Trial in WhatsApp Hacking Case

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A federal jury has delivered a substantial verdict against NSO Group Technologies, the maker of the controversial Pegasus spyware, awarding Meta Platforms $168 million for unauthorized access to its WhatsApp servers. The ruling has provoked intense reactions from NSO Group, which expressed outrage over the jury’s decision and is now seeking a new trial. The case centered around allegations that NSO Group illegally targeted Meta’s messaging platform, leading to this significant financial penalty. In response, NSO Group is contesting the verdict, describing it as unfair and excessive, and has argued that the trial’s outcome should … Read more

Federal Jury Slaps NSO Group with $168 Million Verdict for Hacking WhatsApp Users Amid Ongoing Controversy Over Spyware Ethics

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OAKLAND, Calif. — A federal jury awarded $168 million to Meta Platforms Inc. on Tuesday after finding that the Israeli tech firm NSO Group unlawfully accessed the messaging service WhatsApp to hack the accounts of 1,400 users in 2019. In a statement following the verdict, NSO Group expressed its intention to appeal the decision, maintaining its defense of the Pegasus spyware, which it claims plays a vital role in combating crime and terrorism when used by authorized government agencies. NSO’s Vice President for Global Communications, Gil Kanier, emphasized that the jury’s ruling represents merely another … Read more

NSO Group Hit with $167 Million Penalty in WhatsApp Hacking Case

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AUSTIN, Texas — The Israeli surveillance firm NSO Group has been ordered to pay $167 million after being found liable for its role in hacking into the messaging platform WhatsApp. This ruling represents a significant legal setback for the company, which has faced numerous allegations regarding the misuse of its spyware technology. The court’s decision stems from a high-profile case initiated by WhatsApp in 2019, claiming that NSO Group facilitated cyberattacks on thousands of users. The company allegedly exploited a vulnerability in the app, enabling it to implant malicious software on devices belonging to targeted … Read more