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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

Hamilton also said NSO had repeatedly failed to produce relevant discovery, including the Pegasus source code, despite a court order requiring that it be turned over. “NSO’s lack of compliance with discovery orders raises serious concerns about their transparency and willingness to cooperate with the judicial process,” the judge said. NSO had previously argued that Pegasus helps law enforcement and intelligence agencies fight crime and protect national security.

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