Israeli spyware targeted 'hundreds of millions' through zero-click ads, researchers find

Israeli spyware targeted 'hundreds of millions' through zero-click ads, researchers find Submitted by MEE staff on Thu, 10/15/2026 - 16:26 Millions of people have been affected, including Al Jazeera devices, by first-ever zero-click spyware delivered through advertisements The Citizen Lab found that in 2024 and 2025, at least 45 devices within Al Jazeera were targeted in ad attacks by Israeli company Discover-Tech (IMAGO/Alexander Limbach via Reuters Connect) Off Millions of people's devices have been infected with