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FBI, CISA issue PSA on Russian intelligence campaign to target messaging apps

Cyber Scoop March 20, 2026

FBI, CISA issue PSA on Russian intelligence campaign to...

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WhatsApp releases account feature that looks to combat spyware

Cyber Scoop January 27, 2026

WhatsApp’s new ‘Strict Account Settings’ Adds Lockdown-Style Protection Against...

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CISA alert draws attention to spyware’s targeting of messaging apps

Cyber Scoop November 24, 2025

CISA alert draws attention to spyware’s targeting of messaging...

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• Israel
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Judge forbids NSO Group from targeting WhatsApp users

Cyber Scoop October 20, 2025

Judge forbids NSO Group from targeting WhatsApp users |...

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• Cybersecurity
• data privacy
• lawsuit
• Meta
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Former Meta security chief sues company for privacy violations, professional retaliation

Cyber Scoop September 9, 2025

Former Meta security chief sues company for privacy violations,...

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• encryption
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• Russia
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Russia restricts WhatsApp, Telegram calls, alleging criminal, terrorist activity

Cyber Scoop August 13, 2025

Russia restricts WhatsApp, Telegram calls, alleging criminal, terrorist activity...

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• artificial intelligence (AI)
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Meta confused over WhatsApp ban issued to House staffers

Cyber Scoop June 24, 2025

Meta confused over WhatsApp ban issued to House staffers...

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• El Salvador
• Hanan Elatr Khashoggi
• Jamal Khashoggi
• NSO Group
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Appeals court rejects attempt by Khashoggi widow to renew suit against NSO Group

Cyber Scoop May 21, 2025

Appeals court rejects attempt by Khashoggi widow to renew...

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• Meta
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• Privacy
• spyware
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• WhatsApp

NSO Group owes $168M in damages to WhatsApp over spyware infections, jury says

Cyber Scoop May 6, 2025

NSO Group owes $168M in damages to WhatsApp over...

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Judge limits evidence about NSO Group customers, victims in damages trial

Cyber Scoop April 21, 2025

Judge limits evidence about NSO Group customers, victims in...

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