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Meta demands US pressure on NSO Group over spyware

Published Monday, June 8, 2026 · Updated June 8

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Media Analysis

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Meta is taking legal action against Israeli spyware firm NSO Group, filing a federal court contempt order for allegedly violating a permanent injunction that prohibited targeting WhatsApp users. This move follows previous legal disputes between the two companies over spyware use.

Key points missing from some outlets

  • The Jerusalem Post mentions a previous legal battle where NSO Group paid damages to Meta for using its Pegasus spyware, which Channel News Asia does not explicitly state.
  • Channel News Asia reports that WhatsApp successfully disrupted new spear phishing attempts linked to NSO, a detail not mentioned by The Jerusalem Post.

What We Know — Key Points

  • Meta announced it is filing a federal court contempt order against Israeli spyware firm NSO Group for violating a permanent injunction that barred it from targeting WhatsApp users.
  • Meta called on the US justice system to hold NSO Group in contempt.
  • WhatsApp successfully disrupted new spear phishing attempts linked to NSO.
  • This legal action follows a previous battle where NSO Group paid damages to Meta for using its Pegasus spyware.

What Is Claimed — Perspectives

  • The Jerusalem PostCenter-Right

    Meta announced it would file a complaint against NSO Group for violating a court order prohibiting the targeting of WhatsApp users and called on the US justice system to hold the Israeli firm in contempt. This action follows a previous legal battle where NSO Group paid damages to Meta for using its Pegasus spyware.

  • Channel News AsiaCenter

    Meta announced it is filing a federal court contempt order against Israeli spyware firm NSO Group for violating a permanent injunction against targeting WhatsApp users. The company also reported that its WhatsApp service successfully disrupted new spear phishing attempts linked to NSO.

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