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Spyware Hidden in Online Ads, Report Finds

Citizen Lab: Israeli firm linked to zero-click attacks

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Spyware Hidden in Online Ads, Report Finds

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Citizen Lab reports that Israeli ad firm Discover-Tech enabled spyware makers Candiru and Bindecy to hack devices via malicious online ads, including at least 45 Windows computers at Al Jazeera in 2024 and 2025.

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spywaremalvertisingCitizen Labcybersecuritysurveillance

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