NSO Group must pay more than $167 million in damages to WhatsApp for spyware campaign

NSO Group, a spyware company, has been legally compelled to pay nearly $167 million in damages to WhatsApp following its 2019 hacking campaign. The jury's verdict requires NSO to compensate WhatsApp for time lost due to the campaign and impose punitive measures, marking a significant step against illegal spying that threatens privacy and security.