( May 20, 2026, 22:31 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The Electronic Frontier Foundation, Center for Democracy & Technology, and other organizations urged a US appeals court to uphold an injunction against NSO Group Technologies from installing its spyware Pegasus on WhatsApp, arguing that it promotes the security and missions of journalists, activists, and human rights defenders in the US and around the world. “While NSO warns that Pegasus is vital to avoid ‘Going Dark,’ national security experts recognize not only that intelligence is richer and more broadly available than before, but also that strong encryption bolsters US national security,” they said.See attached file. ...
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