US Court Orders NSO Group to Disclose Pegasus Spyware Code to WhatsApp

The ruling marks a significant step towards accountability for victims of the spyware, amidst ongoing legal challenges faced by the Israeli firm.

A US district court has ordered Israeli spyware firm NSO Group to disclose documents and code related to its Pegasus spyware to WhatsApp.
The court's decision is seen as a step towards accountability for those targeted by Pegasus spyware, including human rights defenders and journalists.
NSO Group is known for selling Pegasus to authorized government customers, but the identity of these clients remains undisclosed.
Pegasus spyware is capable of infiltrating mobile phones remotely, allowing for the duplication of texts, emails, and even recording conversations without the user's awareness.
The ruling is part of ongoing litigation against NSO Group, which has faced significant legal and financial challenges, including being blacklisted in the US and sued by Apple.