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Israeli adtech firm hacked phones of Australian nuclear staff
Original: Israeli #adtech company with links to Israel’s government hacked phones belonging to people working for Australia’s nucl
An Israeli advertising technology company with links to Israel's government has been accused of hacking the phones of people working in Australia's nuclear program using a zero-click exploit, meaning no interaction from the victim was needed. Reporting by the ABC has drawn attention to the alleged espionage operation and raised concerns about foreign surveillance targeting Australian critical infrastructure.
Why now: New reporting has alleged foreign-linked spyware was used against staff in Australia's sensitive nuclear sector.
Evidence
- Israeli #adtech company with links to Israel’s government hacked phones belonging to people working for Australia’s nuclear program in #ZeroClick exploit. #cybersecurity www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10... Israeli company weaponised onl... · natecochrane.bsky.social@bsky.brid.gy · 2
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