NSO Group must pay more than $167M in damages to WhatsApp for spyware campaign
a year ago
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- NSO Group ordered to pay over $167 million in damages to WhatsApp for a 2019 hacking campaign affecting 1,400+ users.
- The ruling includes $167,254,000 in punitive damages and $444,719 in compensatory damages.
- WhatsApp hailed the verdict as a historic win against illegal spyware, emphasizing privacy and security.
- NSO Group may appeal the decision, with their spokesperson stating they will pursue further legal remedies.
- The lawsuit revealed details about the victims and NSO Group's clients, highlighting the misuse of spyware.
- WhatsApp's head, Will Cathcart, described the case as a wake-up call about the dangers of surveillance technology.
- A jury determined the damages after a judge ruled NSO Group violated hacking laws and WhatsApp's terms of service.
- Citizen Lab researcher John Scott-Railton praised the verdict, noting it exposes NSO Group's business model of aiding dictators.