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US Court Blocks NSO Group's Spyware on WhatsApp, Cuts Damages to $4 Million
A US court issued an injunction against the NSO Group, preventing its spyware from targeting WhatsApp users while reducing the damages from $168 million to $4 million.
- District Judge Phyllis Hamilton ruled that the NSO Groups actions did not meet the particularly egregious standard for the initial $168 million damages award in the lawsuit.
- The courts injunction bars the NSO Group from deploying its spyware on WhatsApp, addressing concerns over user privacy and security following the use of Pegasus (spyware).
- The ruling highlights the ongoing legal battle involving Meta Platforms, the owner of WhatsApp, against the NSO Group, which is based in Israel and specializes in surveillance technology.
Why It Matters
This ruling underscores the tension between privacy rights and surveillance technologies in the digital age, marking a significant moment in the legal scrutiny of spyware like Pegasus (spyware). The outcome could influence future regulations and legal actions related to technology companies and user data protection.