WhatsApp says NSO targeted users with spearfishing attacks in violation of court order

WhatsApp alleges that NSO Group has violated a court injunction by conducting spearphishing/social‑engineering attacks that trick users into clicking malicious links and by creating test accounts and groups; WhatsApp detected the activity after user reports, has removed accounts, shared indicators of the activity, and is seeking a federal contempt order. The report recalls NSO’s prior zero‑click campaign circa 2019 that targeted roughly 1,400 users and notes ongoing legal appeals and prior damages awarded in the case.