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Israeli firm ran vast spy operation via online ads, researchers say
Original: Israeli firm used online ads to run vast spy operation, researchers say https://www. reuters.com/legal/litigation/i srae
An Israeli company used online advertising tools to conduct a large-scale spy operation, according to researchers cited in a Reuters report. The technique reportedly allowed the firm to gather location and profile data on targets through ad networks. The findings have drawn attention on privacy and surveillance discussions online, with commenters flagging the case as an example of how commercial ad infrastructure can be repurposed for intelligence gathering.
Why now: A newly published Reuters report has drawn fresh attention to the use of ad networks for surveillance.
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