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2022
NSO Group files libel action against Calcalist
NSO Group filed a libel action against the Israeli newspaper Calcalist over reports alleging police used its Pegasus spyware to target prominent Israelis. NSO sought corrections and payment of one million shekels; the filing was reported on 27 February 2022.
2022
Reports allege Israeli police used NSO spyware on citizens
Reports alleged that Israeli police used NSO Group's Pegasus spyware on Israeli citizens. The article presents this as an allegation, not a determination that the claim was proven.
2022
NSO Group chairman steps down amid surveillance allegations
NSO Group chairman Asher Levi stepped down. The article reports that the resignation followed allegations that the company's Pegasus spyware had been used to monitor Israeli citizens; Levi said his departure had been planned months earlier and was unconnected to current news.
2021
Apple sues NSO Group over alleged targeting of Apple users
Apple announced that it is suing NSO Group for the “surveillance and targeting of Apple users” and is seeking to block access to its mobile devices. The lawsuit also includes NSO Group’s parent company Q Cyber Technologies.
2021
NSO Group incoming CEO resigns
NSO Group incoming CEO Isaac Benbenisti resigned before taking the position, citing special circumstances; Reuters reported that he was leaving the company altogether.
2021
NSO Group announces Isaac Benbenisti as CEO
NSO Group announced that it would appoint Isaac Benbenisti as CEO.
2021
Apple releases security update for iMessage vulnerability
Apple released an iOS 14.8 security update on Monday to fix an iMessage vulnerability that Citizen Lab said NSO Group had used to attack Apple devices.
2021
NSO Group responds to allegations about Pegasus
NSO Group denied claims linking names on a reported list to Pegasus targets and said it would no longer respond to media inquiries on the matter. It said it would investigate credible proof of misuse and shut down the system where necessary.
2020
NSO Group acquires Convexum
NSO Group acquired drone-technology startup Convexum in a cash deal worth US$60 million, adding a product segment in the drone sector.
2019
WhatsApp sues NSO Group over alleged phone hacking
WhatsApp sued NSO Group, accusing it of helping government spies hack phones of roughly 1,400 users. WhatsApp also alleged that NSO facilitated government hacking in 20 countries; NSO denied the allegations. The source provides no publication date to resolve the stated weekday.
2019
Facebook sues NSO Group over alleged WhatsApp hack
Facebook sued NSO Group, alleging that the Israeli cyber surveillance firm hacked WhatsApp users earlier in 2019. Facebook sought to bar NSO from accessing or attempting to access WhatsApp and Facebook services and sought unspecified damages.
2019
Facebook sues NSO Group over alleged WhatsApp user hacking
Facebook filed a lawsuit against NSO Group, alleging that NSO was involved in hacking WhatsApp users. The complaint alleges that accounts were used to send malicious code to targeted devices in April and May 2019; WhatsApp said it warned the 1,400 affected users.
2019
WhatsApp sues NSO Group over alleged phone hacking
WhatsApp sued NSO Group in federal court, accusing it of facilitating government hacking that targeted roughly 1,400 users. NSO denied the allegations.