U.S. Judge ordered NSO Group to hand over the Pegasus spyware code to WhatsApp (securityaffairs.com)
from vikingqueef@lemmy.world to cybersecurity@sh.itjust.works on 03 Mar 2024 05:44
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sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.works on 03 Mar 2024 15:51 collapse

On what grounds does Meta deserve the source code here? Unless Pegasus is considered a “derivative work,” the most Meta should be able to demand is money.

Ajen@sh.itjust.works on 06 Mar 2024 21:24 collapse

They need to know how they were hacked so they can fix the vulnerability. NSO broke the law when they hacked whatsapp, it seems reasonable that they’re forced to share details to prevent others from using the same method.

I’m wondering on what grounds is NSO allowed to keep the names of their co-conspirators (AKA clients) secret?

sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.works on 07 Mar 2024 00:16 collapse

I think it’s reasonable to require them to share details, but source code is a copyright issue and shouldn’t be given up. I’m guessing the source has a lot more than just the one attack.

But yeah, I’m also surprised they’re not obligated to reveal the names of anyone involved in planning or ordering the attack. Surely that could be subpoenad.