Citizen Lab reports new spyware exploiting online ads for phone hacks
Citizen Lab researchers have detailed a new 'zero-click' spyware that reportedly exploited online advertising to hack mobile phones. The spyware, attributed to an unnamed Israeli firm, allowed for remote compromise of devices without user interaction. This discovery highlights a novel method for deploying sophisticated surveillance tools.
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3 outlets covered “Citizen Lab reports new spyware exploiting online ads for phone hacks”. All of them report the following:
- New spyware discovered
- Exploits online advertising
- Used to hack phones
- Identified by Citizen Lab researchers
- Described as "zero-click"
- Attributed to an Israeli firm
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