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15 October 2026 at 14:10•1 min read

An Israeli firm is sending spyware through online ads, researchers say

An Israeli firm is sending spyware through online ads,.

An Israeli firm is sending spyware through online ads, researchers say

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  • ▪Strategic intelligence desk confirms key developments surrounding An Israeli ad tech firm worked with spyware companies to inf.
  • ▪International stakeholders analyze: It's the first time researchers have found technical evidence of a zero-click at
  • ▪Multilateral policy, financial liquidity, and regulatory frameworks face direct realignments.
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An Israeli ad tech firm worked with spyware companies to infect devices, including at Al Jazeera, by simply showing users an online ad, according to a joint investigation by security researchers at Citizen Lab and Confiant.

It's the first time researchers have found technical evidence of a zero-click attack - a form of hacking that requires no action by users - delivered through targeted advertising, as reported earlier by NBC. Reporting from The Verge continues as developments unfold across Tech & AI. Primary documentation and verification remain central to ongoing coverage.

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