Israel tried to frustrate US lawsuit over Pegasus spyware, leak suggests
Leaked documents reveal the Israeli government obstructed a US lawsuit against NSO Group over its Pegasus spyware, seizing internal files and coordinating with NSO to limit information shared with WhatsApp.
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Leaked documents indicate that the Israeli government took significant steps to obstruct a US lawsuit against NSO Group regarding its Pegasus spyware. The Israeli officials reportedly seized internal documents from NSO to prevent the company from complying with WhatsApp's legal demands for information about the spyware, which is known for its invasive capabilities, including accessing messages and activating microphones on smartphones. The Israeli government believed that disclosing details about Pegasus could lead to serious diplomatic and security repercussions.
Since 2019, NSO has been embroiled in a lawsuit filed by WhatsApp, which alleges that the company exploited a vulnerability in its messaging service to target over 1,400 users across 20 countries. The leaked files reveal that Israeli officials closely monitored the lawsuit's progress and coordinated with NSO to limit the information shared with WhatsApp. In July 2020, a secret court order allowed Israeli authorities to search NSO's offices and seize files, while a gag order prevented public disclosure of these actions.
As a result, WhatsApp has accused NSO of failing to provide necessary documents for the case, claiming that only a minimal number of internal files have been produced. The situation raises questions about the relationship between NSO and the Israeli government, suggesting that NSO operates closely with Israel's security establishment.
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2 commentsReminds me of this other article on HN: https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/security-aviation/2024-0...
Israeli propaganda bot networks deployed to influence lawmakers.
Israel is literally everything US politicians say they abhor in a foreign government.
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