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Summary: Spyware maker NSO Group blocked from WhatsApp Crunch

1. A federal judge has issued a permanent injunction against Israeli cyberintelligence company NSO Group, prohibiting them from targeting WhatsApp users following a 2019 campaign that affected over 1,400 users, including human rights activists and journalists.
2. The original fine of over $167 million was significantly reduced by the judge to approximately $4 million due to insufficient evidence of egregious behavior.
3. NSO Group has confirmed it is being acquired by U.S. investors.
Summary
Federal judge permanently bans Israeli cyberintelligence firm NSO Group from targeting WhatsApp users, following a 2019 campaign impacting over 1,400 users, including human rights activists and journalists. The initial fine of over $167 million was reduced to approximately $4 million due to
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URL: https://techcrunch.com/2025/10/18/spyware-maker-nso-group-blocked-from-whatsapp/#summary

Date: Oct. 20, 2025

Notes: 2025-10-20

Created: 2025/10/20 10:12

Updated: 2025/12/07 23:52

Last Read: 2025/10/20 12:14

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