Apple has filed a motion to voluntarily dismiss its lawsuit against NSO Group, citing the evolving threat landscape and the risk of exposing critical security intelligence. The case, originally launched in 2021, targeted NSO for using its Pegasus spyware to hack iPhone users. However, Apple stated that ongoing efforts by tech companies and governments have significantly weakened NSO Group’s influence.
espite believing in the merits of its claims, Apple expressed concerns that continuing the lawsuit could compromise sensitive threat intelligence. The decision follows reports that Israeli officials seized documents related to NSO’s spyware to prevent sensitive information from being disclosed in legal disputes.
Apple also highlighted the growing number of spyware vendors in the industry and the challenges in safeguarding against these evolving threats. This comes amid revelations that companies like Intellexa, behind the Predator spyware, are employing complex infrastructure to avoid detection, allowing authoritarian regimes to continue their surveillance efforts.
