NSO Group's Spyware Customers Revealed: Mexico, Saudi Arabia, Uzbekistan Named

NSO Group's Spyware Customers Revealed: Mexico, Saudi Arabia, Uzbekistan Named
In a recent court hearing, NSO Group's lawyer revealed that Mexico, Saudi Arabia, and Uzbekistan were customers involved in the 2019 WhatsApp hacking campaign using Pegasus spyware. This marks the first public acknowledgment of NSO's clientele after years of silence on the matter. The lawsuit, filed by Meta-owned WhatsApp, alleges that over 1,400 users were targeted, including activists and journalists. The lawyer hinted at additional customers, with at least eight mentioned in the case. WhatsApp's spokesperson expressed eagerness for the trial to seek damages and protect user privacy.