Spyware and Privacy.

A U.S. court ordered NSO Group, a surveillance technology firm, to stop using its spyware against WhatsApp users.

The case centers on Pegasus, a software that can remotely access a device and bypass encryption.

It's a reminder that privacy is only as strong as the systems around it. Encryption can protect the message, but message encryption is irrelevant if someone compromises the phone.

Proper security is when software, hardware, and identity all work together.

The court cut damages to $4 million but kept a permanent order stopping NSO from targeting WhatsApp.

Meta called it a win for civil society after six years of litigation. NSO warned the ruling threatens its business.

Hacking devices to bypass security won't fly, and you should expect more injunctions on tools that try.