A US federal judge has ruled that NSO Group, the maker of Pegasus spyware, violated state and federal hacking laws in a case filed by WhatsApp. The court found NSO responsible for hacking 1,400 devices in May 2019, breaching the US Computer Fraud and Abuse Act.
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Sanctions will be imposed on NSO, with trial proceedings set for March 2025 to determine damages. WhatsApp hailed the ruling as a win for journalists and human rights advocates targeted by the spyware.
The decision strengthens accountability for spyware misuse and highlights global concerns over surveillance abuses.
