Questions over Israel's role in WhatsApp case against spyware firm
by Stephanie Kirchgaessner in Washington and Oliver H from Technology | The Guardian on (#50H29)
WhatsApp alleges NSO Group hacked 1,400 users, including diplomats and activists
WhatsApp has said its lawsuit against the Israeli spyware maker NSO Group encountered an unusual delay because of a legal holdup involving the government, raising questions about whether Israel will play a role in the company's case.
WhatsApp filed its lawsuit in October, alleging that NSO Group had hacked 1,400 of its users, including journalists, senior diplomats, government officials and human rights activists.
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