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US Court Permanently Bars NSO Group from WhatsApp Targeting, Slashes Damages Award

A U.S. district court has issued a permanent injunction prohibiting Israeli spyware firm NSO Group from targeting WhatsApp users. The ruling comes alongside a dramatic reduction in punitive damages from $167 million to just $4 million in the long-running legal battle.

Landmark Ruling Against Surveillance Firm

A federal court has issued a permanent injunction against NSO Group, prohibiting the Israeli surveillance company from targeting users of Meta’s popular messaging platform WhatsApp. According to reports, U.S. District Court Judge Phyllis Hamilton handed down the 25-page ruling that could significantly impact NSO’s future operations.

Technology

Apple Reportedly Preparing Enhanced Vision Pro Developer Strap for October Launch

Apple appears poised to release an updated Developer Strap accessory for Vision Pro headset developers next week. The potential upgrade coincides with the launch of the Vision Pro featuring the M5 chip and may address previous connectivity limitations.

Potential Vision Pro Developer Strap Upgrade Imminent

Apple may be preparing to launch an enhanced version of its Vision Pro Developer Strap as early as next Wednesday, October 22, according to reports examining the company’s developer resources page. The timing aligns with the anticipated release of the Vision Pro headset featuring the more powerful M5 chip, suggesting Apple Inc. could be addressing previous limitations in the development accessory.