Targeted Ads Used to Deliver Spyware via Google-Listed Vendor
· 3h ago · Originally reported by PPC Land
Citizen Lab found that targeted ads from Discover-Tech, a vendor previously listed by Google, delivered zero-click spyware to 45 Al Jazeera devices. Google has since removed Discover-Tech from its vendor list.
Why it matters
This incident highlights the risk of malicious actors exploiting ad tech supply chains to distribute spyware, raising concerns about ad platform security and vetting processes.
Explain it like I’m new here
It's like someone sneaking a virus into your computer by hiding it in an online ad you didn't even click on.
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