Coverage dated January 8, 2023

Justices turn away Israeli spyware maker in WhatsApp suit

Headline from WTOP Washington DC

The Supreme Court on Monday rejected an Israeli spyware maker’s bid to derail a high-profile lawsuit filed by the WhatsApp messaging service.

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WTOP Washington DC
Justices turn away Israeli spyware maker in WhatsApp suit (opens WTOP Washington DC)
Published Jan 8, 2023
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The Supreme Court on Monday rejected an Israeli spyware maker’s bid to derail a high-profile lawsuit filed by the WhatsApp messaging service.
Al Jazeera
WhatsApp’s Pegasus spyware lawsuit can go ahead: US top court (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Jan 8, 2023
Al Jazeera's feed description
Israeli firm NSO Group’s spyware has been linked to state surveillance of human rights activists and dissidents.
NBC News
Supreme Court allows WhatsApp lawsuit over 'Pegasus' spyware to move forward (opens NBC News)
Published Jan 8, 2023
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Israeli company NSO Group Technologies is seeking to evade a lawsuit from Meta accusing it of using WhatsApp servers to install spyware on 1,400 devices.
The Daily Caller
Supreme Court Denies ‘Immunity’ Claim Made By Israeli Spyware Company At The Center Of WhatsApp Lawsuit (opens The Daily Caller)
Published Jan 8, 2023
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The Supreme Court denied a request by a spyware company claiming immunity from a lawsuit alleging the company unlawfully installed spyware in 2019.
Courthouse News Service
Israeli spyware firm hits high court roadblock in case brought by WhatsApp (opens Courthouse News Service)
Published Jan 8, 2023
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The Supreme Court rejected a petition from the maker of a hacking tool for government clients who want to spy on criminals, leaving in place a ruling that the company is not immune from suit.
The Guardian
US supreme court lets WhatsApp pursue Pegasus spyware lawsuit (opens The Guardian)
Published Jan 8, 2023
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Court rejects NSO claim it could not be sued because it was acting as agent for unidentified foreign governments

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