Israeli spyware giant NSO Group ordered to pay nearly $170M to WhatsApp for hacking accounts
The ruling is a major win for privacy advocates and those pushing back against NSO Group’s controversial Pegasus software.
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Pegasus spyware creator ordered to pay WhatsApp $168mn for 2019 hack
NSO Group could be exposed to liability from other technology groups for exploiting their platforms’ vulnerabilities
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Court clash between Meta and NSO ends in $168m defeat for spyware firm
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Damages awarded after earlier ruling found NSO unlawfully exploited a bug in WhatsApp to spy on users
Meta Platforms won a $168m verdict against the Israeli surveillance firm NSO, the company said Tue…
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Driver who left mum critically injured after running her over while messaging about his pasta bake dinner on WhatsApp jailed for two years
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Driver Thomas Worthington, 40, from Worcester left a mother with horrific injuries after mowing her down while messaging about his dinner on WhatsApp.
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Urgent warning over 'Hi Mum' WhatsApp scam: Fraudsters are using AI to mimic children's voices to steal millions of pounds from unsuspecting parents
Cybersecurity experts have issued a fresh warning over an insidious WhatsApp scam message.
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WhatsApp will stop working on three popular phones within HOURS - so, is your device on the list?
With more than two billion users around the globe, WhatsApp is one of the world's most popular apps. But within just a few hours, the Meta-owned platform will stop working on three popular phones.
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‘Hi mum!’ The simple WhatsApp text scam costing parents and friends dear
How to beat the scam, from setting up new passwords and telling your bank exactly what you are doing
“Hi mum,” the first message starts, “I’ve lost my phone.” It carries on with a tale of woe: for som…
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Private investigator reveals the unlikely phone app that can expose your cheating partner
Instead of heading straight to WhatsApp, the notes app, or your phone's camera roll, London-based private investigator Aaron Bond recommends investigating your spouse's Clubcard use.
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Why you should beware the perils of using the work WhatsApp group
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Deputy manager Laura Pagnello took action against Barrow Hill Pre-School in St John's Wood in north London after she was referred to as 'witcheypoo' in the group chat.
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'I hate this': Brits are fuming over WhatsApp's new feature
The world's most popular messaging service has left its billions of users furious.