The NSO Group is appealing a $168 million damages award to WhatsApp, claiming the amount is excessive and aimed at bankrupting it. The case centers around NSO’s spyware, Pegasus, which has been found on devices worldwide and used against civil society, with the company arguing its conduct was not legally reprehensible. #NSOGroup #Pegasus #WhatsApp #Spyware #LegalBattle
Keypoints
- NSO Group filed an appeal against a significant damages award to WhatsApp.
- The damages were related to alleged misuse of NSO’s spyware, Pegasus, by government clients.
- NSO claims the punitive damages are unreasonably high and aims to bankrupt the company.
- The company argues that its spyware is used lawfully for government investigations.
- The case highlights concerns over the abuse of surveillance technology against civil society members.
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