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NSO Group Appeals $168 Million Verdict in WhatsApp Spyware Case, Claims Jury’s Award May Lead to Bankruptcy

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San Francisco, California – NSO Group has filed an appeal following a jury’s decision that awarded $168 million to WhatsApp for the company’s alleged facilitation of spyware attacks on approximately 1,400 mobile devices. This legal battle centers on the company’s controversial zero-click surveillance technology, which allows government clients to infiltrate phones without any interaction from the users. In a court filing submitted on Thursday, NSO Group requested that the federal judge presiding over the case in Northern California either significantly lower the punitive damages awarded or allow for a new trial. The punitive damages were … Read more

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

WhatsApp Triumphs: US Jury Grants $168 Million in Landmark Cyberespionage Case Against NSO Group

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A U.S. jury in San Francisco awarded WhatsApp $168 million after finding that the Israeli firm NSO Group engaged in cyberespionage against its platform. The ruling underscores a growing concern over the use of technology for invasive surveillance and the implications of such actions on privacy rights. The case centered on allegations that NSO Group exploited vulnerabilities within WhatsApp’s messaging service to enable the targeting of users worldwide. WhatsApp, owned by Meta Platforms Inc., claimed that the NSO Group’s actions not only harmed the company but also jeopardized the safety of its users, which number … Read more