In a significant ruling, a US judge has found Israel’s NSO Group, the maker of the notorious Pegasus spyware, liable for hacking WhatsApp users. The court concluded that the NSO Group was responsible for unauthorized surveillance affecting 1,400 users. This decision marks a major victory for WhatsApp and Meta, reinforcing digital privacy rights amid concerns over spyware attacks. The ruling could have broader implications, particularly in countries like India, where surveillance practices are under scrutiny. The case highlights the ongoing battle against illegal surveillance technologies in the digital age.