WhatsApp accused NSO Group of using spearphishing and social engineering attacks against its users in violation of a court-ordered ban on targeting the messaging app. The company is asking a federal court to hold NSO in contempt while warning users about malicious links and related indicators tied to the attacks. #WhatsApp #NSOGroup
Keypoints
- WhatsApp says NSO Group violated an October injunction banning attacks through the app.
- The attacks allegedly used social engineering to lure users to malicious external websites.
- WhatsApp detected the activity after users reported suspicious behavior.
- The company is seeking a federal contempt order against NSO Group.
- WhatsApp also shared threat indicators and removed NSO-related test accounts and groups.
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