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WhatsApp Court Docs Reveal NSO Cut 10 Spyware Clients Over Abuse

Newly unsealed court documents show that NSO Group disconnects 10 government customers for abusing its Pegasus spyware. The files also reveal internal hacking tools and the massive scale of WhatsApp user targeting.

Massive Pegasus Spyware Leak Reveals Widespread Targeting of Journalists

A leaked list of phone numbers reveals that NSO Group's Pegasus spyware targets journalists and activists globally, contradicting the company's claims of only pursuing criminals. The leak exposes the vast, hidden scope of this invasive surveillance technology.

New Toolkit Helps Detect Pegasus Spyware Targeting Activists Worldwide

An international reporting consortium reveals that authoritarian governments use NSO Group's Pegasus spyware to hack thousands of smartphones. Amnesty International releases a new open-source toolkit to help potential victims detect the intrusive surveillance.

Citizen Lab Confirms Amnesty International's Pegasus Spyware Detection Methods

The Citizen Lab completes an independent peer review validating Amnesty International's forensic methodology for identifying NSO Group's Pegasus spyware. The analysis confirms that the detection techniques accurately identify infections across multiple examined devices.

Pegasus Spyware Targets 180 Journalists in Global Surveillance Scandal

A new investigation reveals that at least 180 journalists worldwide are secretly targeted by NSO Group's Pegasus spyware. This powerful cybersurveillance tool allows clients to silently infiltrate reporters' devices and monitor their work.

WhatsApp Sues Israeli Spyware Maker NSO Over Mass Phone Hacking

WhatsApp files a federal lawsuit against NSO Group for allegedly developing malware that hacked 1,400 devices by exploiting an audio-calling vulnerability. The attack targets journalists and human rights defenders by infecting phones even when users do not answer the calls.

WhatsApp Voice Calls Exploited to Install Spyware Without User Action

A sophisticated cyber actor infects mobile phones with spyware through missed WhatsApp voice calls, requiring no action from the user. WhatsApp quickly patches the vulnerability and urges all users to update their apps immediately.

Critical WhatsApp Spyware Flaw Patched Amid Global Surveillance Fears

A severe WhatsApp vulnerability allows attackers to install spyware through missed calls, putting billions of users at risk. Facebook releases an urgent patch to block the exploit allegedly linked to the NSO Group.

WhatsApp Patches Silent Spyware Exploit Linked to NSO Group

WhatsApp fixes a severe zero-click vulnerability that allows attackers to install malware without any user interaction. Experts urge users to update the app immediately to stay protected.

WhatsApp Patches Severe Vulnerability Exploited to Install Government Spyware

WhatsApp fixes a critical flaw that allows attackers to remotely install advanced spyware on phones through missed audio calls. The exploit reportedly leverages NSO Group's Pegasus software to target a select group of users.