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Legal Rulings and Sanctions
U.S. District Judge found liable for violating state and federal hacking laws and 's terms of service, due to the exploitation of a bug in WhatsApp to install spyware on 1,400 devices.
The judge granted WhatsApp's motion for partial summary judgment and approved sanctions against NSO for withholding evidence, emphasizing the company's repeated failure to comply with court orders.
Implications and Reactions
WhatsApp's victory is seen as a significant win for privacy, with implications for the spyware industry, as it challenges the notion that spyware companies can evade responsibility for their products' use.
Cybersecurity experts and WhatsApp leaders celebrated the ruling, highlighting its potential to hold spyware companies accountable and deter illegal surveillance practices.