Security News > 2020 > July > Facebook’s NSO Group Lawsuit Over WhatsApp Spying Set to Proceed

Facebook's lawsuit against NSO Group over alleged spying on WhatsApp users will be allowed to go forward.

WhatsApp-owner Facebook is alleging that NSO Group exploited a vulnerability in WhatsApp to deploy its spyware against human rights activists, journalists and political dissidents.

"The decision also confirms that WhatsApp will be able to obtain relevant documents and other information about NSO's practices. Today we are one step closer to holding NSO accountable for attacking WhatsApp and its users, including journalists, human rights activists and government officials."

The lawsuit alleges that NSO Group developed the surveillance code and used vulnerable WhatsApp servers to send malware to approximately 1,400 mobile devices.

The lawsuit seeks to bar NSO Group from using Facebook and WhatsApp services, among seeking other unspecified damages.

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https://threatpost.com/facebooks-nso-group-lawsuit-whatsapp-spying/157571/