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Pegasus snooping row: Could have done more with govt, says WhatsApp

As many as 1.400 people worldwide were targeted by the spyware, including 121 in India, most of activists and journalists

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In May, WhatsApp became aware of NSO Group, an Israeli company, having used a coding glitch in the messaging app that let its customers spy on some people

Neha Alawadhi New Delhi

3 min read Last Updated : Nov 21 2019 | 7:20 PM IST

WhatsApp has told the government it could have worked better with authorities regarding the use of Israeli spyware, Pegasus, allegedly used to snoop on Indian citizens. The spyware had exploited vulnerability in the messaging application’s code.

In a communication to the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), WhatsApp assured the government it would engage more to address issues that impact Indian citizens’ privacy, said sources. A WhatsApp spokesperson said the messaging service was committed to protecting the privacy of its over 400 million users in India.

“The government also plays a critical role here and we are committed to

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