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UPDATED Oct 15, 2026 at 7:06 PM ET
Oct 15, 2026 at 7:04 AM ET
Researchers say Israeli firm delivered spyware to phones
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Researchers said Thursday that an Israeli advertising firm delivered spyware to millions of phones worldwide without users’ knowledge. Al Jazeera separately reported that an Israeli firm disguised as a digital advertising company targeted journalists’ devices at the broadcaster.
WHO: Researchers; Al Jazeera
WHAT: Researchers said an Israeli advertising firm delivered spyware to millions of phones worldwide without users’ knowledge.
WHEN: Oct 15, 2026
WHERE: Israel
WHY: The reason for the spyware delivery was not reported.
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