Meta says NSO broke WhatsApp order

Meta says WhatsApp caught and disrupted NSO-linked spear-phishing attempts targeting users in Jordan and Lebanon, despite a U.S. court injunction barring NSO from targeting WhatsApp and its users. Meta is asking the court to hold NSO in contempt while NSO continues challenging the injunction.

1. Frame 1Meta says WhatsApp caught NSO-linked phishing targeting users in Jordan and Lebanon despite a U.S. court order.
2. Frame 2The permanent injunction barred NSO from targeting WhatsApp or its users after the Pegasus exploit case.
3. Frame 3WhatsApp says the new links sought account access, while NSO also created test accounts and groups.
4. Frame 4Meta asked the court to hold NSO in contempt for allegedly violating the injunction.
5. Frame 5NSO is blacklisted by the U.S. government over spyware sold to clients accused of targeting civil society.
6. Frame 6Next, the court weighs contempt while NSO appeals; penalties and the injunction's reach remain in play.