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 News .
๐ The Core Development
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 .
๐ Background & Sector Context
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 News .
๐ Industry & Real-World Impact
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 .
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๐ฎ Strategic Outlook & What Lies Ahead
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 News .
