Israeli Spyware Firm To Pay $167 Million Over WhatsApp Hack

A US jury has ruled against Israeli firm NSO Group, makers of Pegasus spyware, ordering it to pay $167 million to WhatsApp-owner Meta after the company was found liable for a 2019 hack affecting 1,400 users worldwide.

What Is Pegasus Spyware?

Pegasus is a form of military-grade spyware developed by the NSO Group, a cyber intelligence company headquartered in Herzliya, Israel. Marketed as a tool for governments to combat terrorism and serious crime, Pegasus is capable of remotely infiltrating smartphones without the need for the user to click a link or open a file.