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U.S. Jury Orders NSO to Pay $168M for Hacking

5/12/2025

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Story summary

A U.S. federal jury mandated NSO, an Israeli spyware firm, to pay $168 million for hacking 1,400 WhatsApp users.
This ruling establishes a significant precedent for the global spyware industry and Israeli defense firms.
Historically, Israeli companies like NSO have operated with immunity, alarming digital rights advocates.
Despite the ruling, major changes in the industry landscape are not expected.

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Story summary

A U.S. federal jury mandated NSO, an Israeli spyware firm, to pay $168 million for hacking 1,400 WhatsApp users.
This ruling establishes a significant precedent for the global spyware industry and Israeli defense firms.
Historically, Israeli companies like NSO have operated with immunity, alarming digital rights advocates.
Despite the ruling, major changes in the industry landscape are not expected.