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.
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.
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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