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Israeli firm's ads used to install zero-click spyware, researchers say

Original: Israeli firm’s digital ads enabling installation of ‘zero-click’ spyware, researchers say By Aisha Down Discover-Tech’s

Researchers at the University of Toronto's Citizen Lab say Israeli firm Discover-Tech uses digital advertising to deliver its Controlium spyware. The software allegedly lets clients mass-profile internet users before covertly hacking selected targets without any clicks from the victim. The findings raise fresh concerns over commercial spyware being sold to private clients and the abuse of online ad networks for surveillance.

Why now: New academic research alleges a commercial firm is weaponising online ads to deliver spyware without user interaction.

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• Israeli firm’s digital ads enabling installation of ‘zero-click’ spyware, researchers say By Aisha Down Discover-Tech’s Controlium software lets clients mass-profile internet users then covertly hack targets, say researchers at University of Toronto https://www.… · guardianfeeds@rssfeed.media · 4

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