securityaffairs.com 6/8/2026, 9:30:58 PM · external

Meta Says NSO Group Violated Court Order With WhatsApp Phishing

Meta Says NSO Group Violated Court Order With WhatsApp Phishing
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META has accused NSO Group of violating a court injunction by continuing to target WhatsApp users through phishing campaigns and the creation of test accounts. Following user reports, Meta disrupted these attempts to lure users into clicking malicious links. They are filing a federal contempt motion against NSO and have publicized three malicious domains linked to this activity.

NSO, blacklisted by the U.S. government, continues to develop spyware tools to target various platforms, despite a prior court ruling against them. Meta emphasizes the importance of maintaining strong cybersecurity measures for users, including end-to-end encryption and enhanced privacy settings.

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