A jury has awarded WhatsApp $167 million in punitive damages in a case the company brought against Israel-based NSO Group for exploiting a software vulnerability that hijacked the phones of thousands of users. The verdict, reached Tuesday, comes as a major victory not just for Meta-owned WhatsApp but also for privacy- and security-rights advocates who … Read more
WhatsApp accounts compromised by Cyber Criminals: The latest Whatsapp Phishing attack highlights the growing sophistication of phishing campaigns, particularly those targeting organisations with a high volume of sensitive data or a role in international affairs. Star Blizzard’s WhatsApp phishing tactic demonstrates technical ingenuity and a deep understanding of human behaviour, exploiting trust in familiar platforms … Read more
A U.S. judge has ruled that Israeli spyware maker NSO Group breached hacking laws by using WhatsApp to infect devices with its Pegasus spyware. In a historic ruling on Friday, a Northern California federal judge held NSO Group liable for targeting the devices of 1,400 WhatsApp users, violating state and federal hacking laws as well … Read more