Meta Blocks NSO Group's New WhatsApp Phishing Attack, Files Contempt Order

2026-06-08

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by info@thehackernews.com (The Hacker News)

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Meta detected and blocked spear-phishing attempts linked to NSO Group targeting WhatsApp users, filing a federal court contempt order against the company for violating a permanent injunction.

•NSO Group attempted to trick users into clicking malicious links redirecting them outside WhatsApp, mirroring previous 1-click phishing campaigns
•Meta discovered NSO creating test accounts and groups on WhatsApp, which were subsequently removed
•Three malicious domains identified: fr24cast.com, ghazacast.com, and ikhwancast.com
•NSO was previously fined $168 million for violating U.S. laws by exploiting WhatsApp servers to deploy Pegasus spyware against 1,400 individuals
•Meta recommends users enable strict account settings including two-step verification, disabled link previews, and restricted contact additions

Meta Blocks NSO Group's New WhatsApp Phishing Attack, Files Contempt Order

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