WhatsApp says it disrupted a spear-phishing campaign linked to NSO Group that tried to trick users into opening malicious links, and it plans to seek contempt action for violating a permanent injunction. The dispute follows years of legal battles over NSO’s use of spyware against WhatsApp users, including damages rulings and an order barring the company from targeting the platform. #WhatsApp #NSOGroup #NinthCircuitCourtofAppeals
Keypoints
- WhatsApp detected and disrupted a spear-phishing attack tied to NSO Group.
- The campaign used malicious links and social engineering to target users.
- WhatsApp says the activity violated a permanent injunction against NSO.
- The company linked the attack to NSO using domains and campaign similarities.
- WhatsApp is pursuing contempt action and supporting spyware accountability efforts.
Read More: https://www.securityweek.com/whatsapp-catches-spyware-firm-nso-defying-no-hacking-court-order/