Israeli spyware firms used a new 'adfection' method to hack into Al Jazeera devices in 2024, allowing them to install surveillance software without any user interaction.
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01Summary
- 01Al Jazeera reported that Israeli spyware companies hacked its staff's devices in 2024 using a 'zero click' exploit.
- 02The method, described as 'adfection', infects devices without the target clicking a link or opening a file.
- 03The attacks targeted Al Jazeera journalists and employees in multiple locations.
02Why it matters
This story matters because it exposes the use of advanced cyberweapons against journalists, threatening press freedom and the safety of reporters covering conflict zones.
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