WhatsApp vs NSO Group: Key Insights from $167M Spyware Lawsuit Victory

Discover 8 crucial takeaways from WhatsApp's $167M win against NSO Group's spyware in a landmark lawsuit.
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WhatsApp vs NSO Group: Key Insights from $167M Spyware Lawsuit Victory
Eight Things We Learned from the WhatsApp vs. NSO Group Spyware Lawsuit Wondering how WhatsApp defeated NSO Group in their high-profile spyware lawsuit? What exactly was the spyware’s method of attack? And why did a jury award WhatsApp over $167 million in damages? This landmark legal battle, spanning over five years, uncovered critical insights into how Pegasus spyware operated and exposed NSO Group’s continued targeting of WhatsApp users, even amid legal challenges. For those searching for a comprehensive breakdown of WhatsApp’s victory and its implications for digital security, here are eight key takeaways from this pivotal case.                     Image : Google On May 6, 2025, a U.S. jury ruled in favor of WhatsApp, ordering NSO Group—infamous for its Pegasus spyware—to pay more than $167 million in damages. This verdict closed a lengthy lawsuit that began in October 2019 when WhatsApp accused NSO Group of hacking over 1,400 users by exploiting a vulnerability in WhatsApp’s audio-c…