WhatsApp says NSO targeted users with spearfishing attacks in violation of court order
WhatsApp has accused NSO Group of violating a court order by conducting spearfishing attacks against its users, utilizing social engineering techniques to lure individuals into clicking malicious links. This follows a previous lawsuit where WhatsApp successfully secured a significant financial settlement against NSO for targeting users with zero-click attacks. The situation highlights ongoing concerns about NSO's activities and their potential impact on privacy and security.
Meta’s WhatsApp has taken a strong stance against NSO Group, alleging that the spyware manufacturer engaged in unauthorized spearfishing attacks against WhatsApp users. These attacks, detected after user reports, involved social engineering tactics – similar to previously reported 1-click phishing campaigns – designed to trick individuals into clicking on links leading to external websites. WhatsApp has filed a federal court contempt order against NSO, citing a violation of the permanent injunction previously issued in October. This injunction was intended to prevent NSO from using WhatsApp as a tool for surveillance and attack.