How Israeli spyware used ‘zero click’ hack on Al Jazeera staff

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: October 16, 2026Country: Israel

TechnologyWorld / International

How Israeli spyware used ‘zero click’ hack on Al Jazeera staff

An investigation reveals that Israeli spyware firms hacked Al Jazeera staff devices in 2024. They reportedly used a previously unknown method called “adfection,” which can infiltrate a phone or computer when a user simply scrolls past an online advertisement. These “zero click” attacks require no further action from the victim.

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