NSO permanently barred from targeting WhatsApp users with Pegasus spyware

NSO has been permanently prohibited from targeting WhatsApp users with its Pegasus spyware following a ruling by a federal judge in the US. The injunction, sought by Meta, the owner of WhatsApp, was granted after a lawsuit alleged that NSO attempted to infect around 1,400 mobile phones, including those of attorneys, journalists, activists, and officials. The ruling requires NSO to stop targeting WhatsApp users, delete any obtained data, and cease intercepting encrypted messages. Despite NSO's claims that this ruling could put them out of business, the judge emphasized the importance of protecting users' privacy and the harm caused by unauthorized access to personal information.