Targeted Ads Reportedly Delivered Zero-Click Exploit in Likely First Case of Spyware-by-Advertising
A new cyber-espionage campaign appears to have used targeted online advertising to deliver a zero-click exploit capable of installing mercenary spyware, according to security researchers tracking the incident. If confirmed, it would mark the first known case of commercial surveillance malware being deployed through ad targeting rather than phishing or direct messaging. The development raises fresh concerns for major ad platforms, cloud providers, and the broader digital advertising ecosystem.
