Security News > 2019 > October > Facebook Sues Spyware Maker Over WhatsApp Exploit
2019-10-30 11:04
Social Network Accuses Pegasus Malware Maker NSO Group of Violating the LawFacebook is suing NSO Group, a commercial spyware company, alleging it developed a potent exploit to spy on WhatsApp messages sent by diplomats, journalists, human rights activists and political dissidents. Facebook is seeking damages and an injunction forbidding NSO Group from accessing its infrastructure.
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https://www.inforisktoday.com/facebook-sues-spyware-maker-over-whatsapp-exploit-a-13307
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