Israeli spyware firms hacked into Al Jazeera devices in 2024 using a new ‘adfection’ method. Here's how it works.
How Israeli spyware used ‘zero click’ hack on Al Jazeera staff An explosive investigation reveals how Israeli spyware firms hacked into Al Jazeera devices in 2024 using a new ‘adfection’ method previously unknown to the public. The ‘zero click’ hacks can infiltrate your phone or computer simply by scrolling past an ad online.
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15.10.2026
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How Israeli firm’s ‘zero-click’ malware attack poses global security risk
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16.10.2026
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