NSO Group, an Israeli spyware company, has been unsuccessful in its bid to transfer a lawsuit filed against it by Apple from the United States to Israel. Apple filed the lawsuit in November 2021, accusing NSO Group of using its Pegasus spyware to conduct surveillance on iPhone users.
Judge Donato of California recently ruled against NSO Group’s argument that the case should be tried in Israel. The judge stated that both NSO Group and Apple would face similar challenges in terms of witnesses and evidence, regardless of where the trial takes place.
Furthermore, the judge dismissed NSO Group’s claim that the lawsuit, which accuses the company of violating the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act and California’s Unfair Competition Law, did not apply. The judge denied NSO’s motion to dismiss in its entirety.
As the next step, NSO Group has until February 14 to respond to Apple’s complaint, and a case management conference is scheduled for April 4, 2024.
In its initial filing, Apple emphasized the importance of protecting user privacy and security. While acknowledging that such cybersecurity threats affect only a small number of their customers, Apple reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing the security measures in iOS.
This ruling is a setback for NSO Group, which has faced significant scrutiny over allegations of facilitating state-sponsored surveillance. The outcome of this lawsuit will have broader implications for the accountability of tech companies involved in the development and distribution of spyware.
NSO Group Fails to Move Apple Lawsuit to Israel
The source of the article is from the blog combopop.com.br