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Israeli Firm Linked to Zero-Click Spyware Delivered via Online Ads
A joint investigation by Citizen Lab and Confiant has revealed that an Israeli ad tech firm, Discover-Tech, has been linked to zero-click spyware attacks delivered through online ads. The investigation found that Discover-Tech collaborated with spyware companies, targeting devices at Al Jazeera and allowing for profiling and de-anonymization of users. In response to the findings, major advertising platforms have removed Discover-Tech and recommended enhanced security measures.
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A joint investigation by Citizen Lab and Confiant has revealed that an Israeli ad tech firm, Discover-Tech, has been linked to zero-click spyware attacks delivered through online ads. The investigation found that Discover-Tech collaborated with spyware companies, targeting devices at Al Jazeera and allowing for profiling and de-anonymization of users. In response to the findings, major advertising platforms have removed Discover-Tech and recommended enhanced security measures.
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