A US jury awards Meta nearly $168M in damages from NSO Group in connection with the 2019 spyware attack on more than 1,400 WhatsApp users' phones (Matt Simons/Courthouse News Service)

Matt Simons / Courthouse News Service: A US jury awards Meta nearly $168M in damages from NSO Group in connection with the 2019 spyware attack on more than 1,400 WhatsApp users' phones  —  Although NSO Group will likely appeal, the jury's award represents a significant win for privacy advocates and critics of the notorious spyware vendor.

May 6, 2025 - 22:47
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A US jury awards Meta nearly $168M in damages from NSO Group in connection with the 2019 spyware attack on more than 1,400 WhatsApp users' phones (Matt Simons/Courthouse News Service)

Matt Simons / Courthouse News Service:
A US jury awards Meta nearly $168M in damages from NSO Group in connection with the 2019 spyware attack on more than 1,400 WhatsApp users' phones  —  Although NSO Group will likely appeal, the jury's award represents a significant win for privacy advocates and critics of the notorious spyware vendor.