Security · Updated 16 Oct, 02:02 am IST
Targeted ads used 0‑click exploits to install mercenary malware
Why it matters for readers: It reveals a new method attackers used to spread commercial spyware without user interaction, expanding how malware can be delivered.
- Targeted ads were used to deliver 0‑click exploits that installed mercenary malware on victims' devices.1
- The report identifies this incident as likely the first confirmed instance of mercenary spyware spread through targeted advertising.1
- The findings were reported by Ars Technica based on the described incident.1
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