Pegasus, WhatsApp and NSO Group

Catching Pegasus: Mercenary Spyware and the Liability of the NSO Group
The NSO Group, Israel’s darling of malware infection and surveillance for the global security market, was the brainchild of three engineers drawn from
Pegasus spyware maker NSO Group is liable for attacks on 1,400 WhatsApp users
NSO Group, the organization behind the Pegasus spyware, has been found liable in a lawsuit brought by Meta’s WhatsApp over attacks on about 1,400 devices, as reported by The Record. NSO Group is liable for charges of violation of the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act,
Pegasus spyware maker found liable for attacking 1,400 WhatsApp users
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US court finds spyware maker NSO liable for WhatsApp hacks
A U.S. federal judge has ruled that Israeli spyware maker NSO Group violated U.S. hacking laws by using WhatsApp zero-days to deploy Pegasus spyware on at least 1,400 devices.
Spyware Maker NSO Group Liable for WhatsApp User Hacks
Judge Phyllis Hamilton said on Friday that NSO Group broke state and federal laws and WhatsApp’s terms of service, by using zero-day exploits in the popular messaging tool to deploy its Pegasus spyware on at least 1400 devices.
Meta’s WhatsApp wins ruling holding spyware maker NSO liable for hacking
Messaging giant WhatsApp won a landmark ruling Friday against the best-known maker of spyware when a federal judge in California ruled that NSO Group had hacked into the Meta unit’s systems by sending malicious software through its servers to more than a thousand targeted phones.
US court finds NSO Group liable for misuse of Pegasus spyware via WhatsApp
This ruling follows allegations made by WhatsApp in 2019 that NSO had exploited its servers to inject Pegasus spyware into the devices of over 1,400 WhatsApp users including journ
What is Pegasus, the notorious spyware WhatsApp defeated in court? 7 points
After WhatsApp's victory over the NSO Group in the Thursday ruling, the spotlight is back on Pegasus. Here's a brief explainer on the infamous spyware.
US judge finds Israel's NSO Group liable for hacking in WhatsApp lawsuit
U.S. district judge rules in favor of WhatsApp in lawsuit WhatsApp calls ruling a win for privacy No immediate response from NSO to email seeking comment Dec 20 (Reuters) - A U.S. judge ruled on Friday in favor of Meta Platforms' (META.
WhatsApp scores historic victory against NSO Group in long-running spyware hacking case
A US judge ruled that the Israeli spyware maker breached hacking laws by using WhatsApp to infect devices with Pegasus
US Court Holds NSO Group Accountable for WhatsApp Spyware Attack
A U.S. federal judge has ruled in favor of WhatsApp in its lawsuit against Israel's NSO Group, finding the spyware maker liable for hacking and breaching contracts. The court determined that NSO Group exploited a vulnerability in WhatsApp's messaging app to install its Pegasus spyware,
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Why Congress demands Supreme Court now uncover Pegasus secrets
The spyware row reignites with calls for a Supreme Court probe following a US ruling holding Pegasus's creator liable for ...
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Pegasus Spyware Hacked More Than 1400 WhatsApp Accounts Belonging To Journalists, Politicians, and Activists
Israeli-based NSO Group found guilty of hacking 1400 accounts; WhatsApp lawsuit exposes illegal spyware operations.
Apple Warns Users Of iPhone Spyware Attacks—What You Need To Know
Have you had a spyware warning from Apple? Here’s what you need to know about the iPhone hacking notification system.
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Landmark ruling favors WhatsApp in legal fight against government-grade spyware company
A US judge strikes a major blow in favor of Meta's WhatsApp in a lawsuit accusing Israel's NSO Group of using a bug in the ...
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Hard Numbers: US friendly fire downs F/A-18, Russia guns down prisoners, US court rules on Pegasus spyware case, China goes after Canadian activists
Two US Navy pilots were forced to eject from their F/A-18 fighter over the Red Sea on Sunday during a “friendly fire” ...
300 WhatsApp numbers of Indians were spied on: Randeep Surjewala responds to Pegasus verdict; Here's what it said
A US court ruled that NSO Group illegally used a WhatsApp vulnerability to install Pegasus spyware, rejecting NSO's immunity ...
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Spyware Is Spreading—And It’s Cheaper Than Ever
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