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Oct 15, 2026 at 7:04 AM ET
Citizen Lab finds spyware delivered through online ads
By The BriefBrief · Sources (6)
Citizen Lab researchers released technical evidence that targeted online ads were used to infect devices with zero-click spyware, including dozens of devices at Al Jazeera. Researchers say Israeli ad company DiscoverTech helped spyware developers place malicious ads on popular websites and access advertising platforms.
WHO: Citizen Lab researchers
WHAT: Released technical evidence that targeted online ads were used to deliver zero-click spyware to devices.
WHEN: Reported Oct 15, 2026 at 6:00 AM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: Researchers said the malicious ads were used to deliver spyware to targeted devices.
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