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U.S. Judge Rules NSO Group Liable for Hacking 1,400 WhatsApp Users After 5-Year Lawsuit, Entitles Sanctions
Dec 21, 2024, 01:12 AM
A U.S. judge has ruled that the Israeli intelligence firm NSO Group is liable for exploiting a vulnerability in WhatsApp to spy on approximately 1,400 users. This ruling concludes a legal battle that lasted over five years, with WhatsApp now entitled to seek sanctions against NSO Group. The court documents indicate that the NSO Group was found responsible for hacking and breach of contract related to its actions against WhatsApp.
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