WhatsApp has won a significant legal battle against NSO Group, the maker of the Pegasus spyware. A US district judge has ruled that NSO Group must share the “full functionality” of its spyware with WhatsApp. This decision comes after WhatsApp alleged that Pegasus was used to spy on 1,400 of its users, gaining unauthorized access to their sensitive data, including encrypted messages. NSO Group had previously tried to block all discovery in the lawsuit, citing US and Israeli restrictions, but these attempts were denied. The ruling is seen as a major step towards holding spyware companies accountable for their actions.
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