Yhn first seen 23 h ago, last 16 h ago, peak #6
Zero-Click Spyware Delivered Through Targeted Ads
Original: Zero-Click Spyware Delivered via Targeted Ads: AdFection
Researchers at Citizen Lab report on AdFection, a technique in which disinformation-tech actors turned targeted advertising into a delivery pipeline for zero-click spyware, meaning victims could be infected without clicking anything. The findings raise fresh concerns about the ad-tech ecosystem being exploited for surveillance and are prompting discussion about platform accountability and the security of programmatic ad delivery.
Why now: New Citizen Lab research revealing an unexpected spyware delivery method is drawing wide attention.
Rank over time, top of the chart is #1. 26 snapshots from 23 h ago to 16 h ago.
Evidence
- Zero-Click Spyware Delivered via Targeted Ads: AdFection · jcomp · 270
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