NSO Group Publicly Names Government Clients for the First Time
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For the first time, representatives of NSO Group, a manufacturer of spyware, have publicly named their government clients. The countries mentioned are Mexico, Saudi Arabia, and Uzbekistan, which are accused of using NSO's spyware to hack WhatsApp in 2019. This revelation marks a significant turning point, as NSO Group has always refused to disclose its clients. The 2019 attacks exploited a vulnerability in WhatsApp, allowing the installation of spyware on the devices of targeted users.