Who Are NSO Group’s Spyware Customers? Mexico, Saudi Arabia, and Uzbekistan Named in WhatsApp Hacking Case

Discover which governments used Pegasus spyware in the 2019 WhatsApp hack.
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Who Are NSO Group’s Spyware Customers? Mexico, Saudi Arabia, and Uzbekistan Named in WhatsApp Hacking Case
Who Were the Governments Behind the 2019 WhatsApp Hack Using Pegasus Spyware? If you’ve been searching for answers about who was responsible for the infamous 2019 WhatsApp hacks involving Pegasus spyware, here’s what we know: The governments of Mexico, Saudi Arabia, and Uzbekistan have now been publicly identified as customers of NSO Group, the Israeli company behind the powerful surveillance tool. This revelation came during a recent court hearing in the ongoing legal battle between WhatsApp (owned by Meta) and NSO Group. These nations are accused of targeting over 1,200 users—including journalists, activists, and members of civil society—with sophisticated cyberattacks designed to compromise their privacy and security. Image Credits: Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto / Getty Images For years, NSO Group has refused to disclose its clientele, citing confidentiality agreements and operational secrecy. However, this latest development marks a significant shift, offering unprecedented transparency int…