Spyware Hidden in Online Ads Al Jazeera Journalists Targeted Without a Click
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A shocking cybersecurity investigation has revealed how ordinary online advertisements were allegedly used to deliver sophisticated spyware to devices associated with Al Jazeera journalists. The findings expose a disturbing new dimension of digital surveillance, where simply browsing a website or using an application could create an opportunity for a targeted cyberattack.An investigation by Citizen Lab at the University of Toronto identified an advertising technology company called Discover-Tech and spyware attributed to Candiru. Researchers reported that at least 45 Windows…
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