In a landmark ruling, a US jury has ordered the Israeli spyware firm NSO Group to pay $168 million in damages to Meta, the parent company of WhatsApp, for a major cyberespionage incident involving the notorious Pegasus spyware. The court found NSO liable for hacking over 1,400 WhatsApp users, marking a significant victory in the ongoing fight against spyware and cyberattacks. This decision underscores the growing scrutiny on entities involved in cyber surveillance and serves as a strong message against the misuse of technology for malicious purposes.