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Zero-click spyware delivered via targeted ads, report finds

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A new report details how targeted advertisements are being used to deliver zero-click spyware, bypassing user interaction. This method exploits vulnerabilities to install malicious software without the user clicking on any links or downloading files. The research highlights the evolving tactics used by threat actors to compromise devices. AI

IMPACT Highlights evolving cyber threats and the potential misuse of advertising platforms for malicious purposes.

RANK_REASON Research paper detailing a new method of spyware delivery. [lever_c_demoted from research: ic=2 ai=0.4]

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Zero-click spyware delivered via targeted ads, report finds

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Show HN: A 3D Configurator for Macropads My company (disclaimer: ngrok) distributed macropads for a hackathon, so I built a custom 3D configurator for them. Sho

    Show HN: A 3D Configurator for Macropads My company (disclaimer: ngrok) distributed macropads for a hackathon, so I built a custom 3D configurator for them. Should work with any Aurora macropod from momokai. Comments URL: https:// news.ycombinator.com/item?id=5… https:// npad.ngr…

    LINKS npad.ngrok.dev
  2. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Zero-Click Spyware Delivered via Targeted Ads: AdFection Article URL: https:// citizenlab.ca/research/how-dis cover-tech-turned-targeted-ads-into-a-pipeline-for

    Zero-Click Spyware Delivered via Targeted Ads: AdFection Article URL: https:// citizenlab.ca/research/how-dis cover-tech-turned-targeted-ads-into-a-pipeline-for-spyware/ Comments URL: https:// news.ycombinator.com/item?id=5 0101813 Points: 16 # Comments: 1 https:// citizenlab.ca/…

    LINKS citizenlab.ca/…/how-discover-tech-turned-…

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