NSO Group, the organization behind the Pegasus spyware, has been found liable in a lawsuit brought by Meta's WhatsApp over attacks on nearly 1,400 devices. As reported record,

NSO Group is liable on charges of violations of the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, violations of the California Comprehensive Computer Data Access and Fraud Act, and breach of contract. As per today's decisionA lawsuit will now proceed “only on the issue of damages.” The spyware maker has argued that it is not liable because Pegasus was operated by customers investigating crimes and national security matters, but the judge rejected those arguments, citing a precedent for other companies in the same business. Could have set an example.

WhatsApp chief Will Cathcart said, “This decision is a huge victory for privacy.” Said in threads post“We spent five years presenting our case because we firmly believe that spyware companies cannot hide behind immunity or avoid accountability for their unlawful actions. Surveillance companies should keep in mind that illegal spying will not be tolerated.

NSO Group did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

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