Citizen Lab Uncovers 0-Click Spyware Campaign Infecting Dozens via Targeted Ads
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Citizen Lab researchers have revealed a new spyware technique called 'AdFection' that allows for zero-click infections through targeted advertisements. This sophisticated mercenary spyware, developed by an Israeli ad company, has reportedly infected dozens of devices without requiring any interaction from the victims.
The findings mark the first time technical evidence has been released regarding this type of spyware distribution via online advertising. The implications of such a method raise significant concerns about privacy and security in digital communications.
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“Citizen Lab researchers uncover Israeli-developed ‘AdFection’ technique that requires no interaction from victim to infect devices”
FT — New ‘zero-click’ spyware hacked phones using targeted ads“Researchers at The Citizen Lab have for the first time released technical evidence of sophisticated mercenary spyware being distributed via online advertising.”
Wired — ‘Nightmare Scenario’: Zero-Click Spyware Is Infecting Phones via Targeted Ads“Wired: Citizen Lab details AdFection, a zero-click spyware campaign where an Israeli ad company routed targets to spyware servers and infected dozens of devices — Researchers at The Citizen”
techmeme — Citizen Lab details AdFection, a zero-click spyware campaign where an Israeli ad company routed targets to spyware servers and infected dozens of devices (Wired)