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Just when we thought targeted ads couldn't get any worse, these were found serving malware

Al Jazeera journalists were infected

Tarun Mottlia

Via TechRadar

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Just when we thought targeted ads couldn't get any worse, these were found serving malware
Image: (Image credit: Moor Studio via Getty Images)

(Image credit: Moor Studio via Getty Images)

Researchers uncovered a zero-click spyware campaign delivered through online advertisements, requiring no user interaction

Journalists’ devices were infected with surveillance malware capable of stealing data, messages, audio, and video

Investigation linked the operation to Israeli firms tied to ad-tech infrastructure and commercial spyware

Imagine this: You’re a journalist. You get to work, log into your computer, and go about your daily activities. While browsing the internet, you see an ad for earbuds. You…

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