WhatsApp Reports Spearphishing Attempts by NSO Group and Seeks Legal Action

WhatsApp, owned by Meta, reported spearphishing attempts linked to the NSO Group, with users detecting suspicious activity. The company has requested a contempt ruling in an ongoing legal case against NSO Group, alleging continued targeting of its platform. No specific technical details, dates, or victim counts were disclosed in the report. The phishing attempts appear to be part of a broader pattern of surveillance-related attacks attributed to NSO Group. The incidents were identified through user reports, though no further impact assessment was provided. The legal action underscores WhatsApp’s efforts to hold NSO Group accountable for alleged misuse of its services.