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Summary: Spyware maker NSO Group blocked from WhatsApp Crunch

1. A federal judge has blocked Israeli cyberintelligence company NSO Group from targeting WhatsApp users permanently, following a 2019 campaign that targeted over 1,400 users, including activists and journalists.
2. The fine that NSO Group must pay to Meta (WhatsApp's owner) has been reduced dramatically from $167 million to around $4 million, due to insufficient evidence of "particularly egregious" behavior.
3. NSO Group is being acquired by U.S. investors, as confirmed recently.
Summary
Federal judge permanently bans Israeli cyberintelligence firm NSO Group from targeting WhatsApp users, following a 2019 campaign targeting over 1,400 activists and journalists. Fine reduced from $167 million to $4 million due to insufficient evidence of "particularly egregious" behavior.
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URL: https://techcrunch.com/2025/10/18/spyware-maker-nso-group-blocked-from-whatsapp/#summary

Date: Oct. 19, 2025

Notes: 2025-10-19

Created: 2025/10/19 06:12

Updated: 2025/12/07 23:58

Last Read: 2025/10/19 06:38

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