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- 1Citizen Lab Exposes AdFection Ad-Based Spyware Campaign●Exposing AdFection: How Discover-Tech Turned Targeted Ads Into a Pipeline for Zero-Click Mercenary Spyware
The Citizen Lab has published a report describing "AdFection," an operation in which ad-targeting technology was allegedly exploited to deliver zero-click mercenary spyware to targeted individuals' devices. The findings point to abuse of the digital advertising ecosystem as an infection pipeline, raising fresh concerns about surveillance-for-hire firms and the security of online advertising infrastructure.
- 2Norway Fines Xandr $9.6 Million Over Grindr Data●(malwarebytes.com) Norwegian Regulator Fines Xandr $9.6 Million for Unlawful Processing of Grindr Users' Sensitive Data
Norway's data protection authority has fined ad-tech firm Xandr 92 million Norwegian kroner, about $9.6 million, for unlawfully processing and sharing sensitive data belonging to users of the dating app Grindr. The case stems from concerns that personal information, including sexual orientation data, was used for advertising without a valid legal basis, renewing scrutiny of the online ad industry's privacy practices.
- 3Starling Launches as New CTV Ad-Tech Startup▼Meet Starling, The Startup That Says It’s More Than Just Another CTV SSP
Ad-tech startup Starling has been introduced as a new player in connected TV advertising, positioning itself as more than just another supply-side platform. According to AdExchanger, the company claims it offers capabilities beyond standard CTV SSP services, entering a crowded and fast-growing streaming ad market.