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Targeted ads delivered 0-click exploits to install mercenary malware
The incident is likely 1st confirmation of mercenary spyware delivered by targeted ads.
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Researchers confirmed that mercenary spyware was delivered through targeted advertisements for the first time. The malware was installed via zero‑click exploits embedded in the ads, meaning users received the sophisticated spyware simply by loading a website or opening an app that had been installed. The attack required no user interaction beyond accessing the compromised content.
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