NSO Group must pay $167 million to WhatsApp. This is because they hacked 1,400 people in 2019.
Pegasus is a bad program that can be put on phones to spy on people. It can turn on microphones and cameras without permission.
NSO Group sells Pegasus. They have been accused of helping bad governments spy on journalists and others.
WhatsApp said this is an important win against illegal spying.
NSO will look at the decision and may appeal it.
Pegasus was a big issue in 2021 when many hacked phone numbers were found. These included politicians and journalists.
NSO must also pay another $444,000 to Meta after a long court battle. This case might encourage more companies to take action.
Vocabulary List:
- Accused /əˈkjuːzd/ (verb): Charged with a fault or offense.
- Hacked /hækt/ (verb): Gained unauthorized access to data in a system.
- Appeal /əˈpiːl/ (verb): To make a formal request to a higher court for a decision to be reviewed.
- Important /ɪmˈpɔːrtnt/ (adjective): Of great significance or value.
- Encourage /ɪnˈkɜːrɪdʒ/ (verb): To give support confidence or hope to someone.
- Spy /spaɪ/ (verb): To observe secretly in order to gather information.
How much do you know?
What amount must NSO Group pay to WhatsApp?
What is Pegasus?
Who accused NSO Group of helping bad governments spy on journalists and others?
What was the outcome of the legal battle between NSO Group and Meta?
When did Pegasus become a major issue?
What might the court's decision in the NSO Group case encourage more companies to do?
NSO Group hacked 1,400 people in 2020.
Pegasus can access microphones and cameras on phones without permission.
WhatsApp did not view the legal outcome against NSO Group as significant.
NSO Group will not consider appealing the court decision.
The hacking of phone numbers in 2021 involved only ordinary citizens.
The legal battle with Meta resulted in no financial penalties for NSO Group.
NSO Group must pay $ million to WhatsApp.
Pegasus was a significant issue in when many phone numbers were hacked.
NSO Group had to pay an additional $ to Meta after the court case.
NSO Group sells the surveillance program .
The accusations against NSO Group involve helping bad governments spy on .
The court decision in the NSO Group case might prompt more companies to take legal .
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