WhatsApp announced it has thwarted a new hacking campaign associated with the NSO Group, a spyware manufacturer known for its controversial surveillance tools. The company accused NSO of breaching a court order that prohibits it from targeting WhatsApp and its users. Following user reports, WhatsApp discovered attempts to deceive users into clicking on malicious links, which would direct them to external sites to install NSO's spyware, Pegasus. This incident echoes a similar phishing campaign reported in Jordan in 2024. WhatsApp's legal action against NSO stems from a 2019 mass-hacking incident affecting over 1,400 users, leading to a jury awarding $167 million in damages, later reduced to $4 million. The ongoing scrutiny of NSO highlights its use of spyware against journalists, activists, and political figures. In response to these threats, tech companies have implemented new security measures and legal actions against spyware manufacturers. Furthermore, the U.S. government has placed NSO on a blocklist, complicating its attempts to enter the American market, despite efforts by new investors to rehabilitate its image.