Israeli ad-tech firm Discover-Tech helped a spyware firm target Al Jazeera through online ads.

Cybersecurity Press FreedomOct 15, 2026score 0.492 posts · 1 replies across 1 instances

Israeli ad-tech firm Discover-Tech is accused of helping a spyware firm target Al Jazeera through online ads, using a zero-click attack to infect devices used by journalists. This raises concerns about press freedom and cybersecurity.

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Parent: CybersecurityEntity: Israeli ad-tech firm Discover-TechImpact: negativeDate: Oct 15, 2026 - Oct 16, 2026Target: Israeli ad-tech firm Discover-Tech's involvement in targeting Al Jazeera through online ads

The zero-click spyware attack on Al Jazeera devices threatens the safety and independence of journalists.

Parent: Press FreedomEntity: JournalistsImpact: negativeDate: Oct 15, 2026 - Oct 16, 2026Target: The safety and independence of journalists

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Israeli ad company helped a spyware firm target Al Jazeera through online ads

Researchers say Discover-Tech used online ads to deliver zero-click spyware, the first public evidence of the technique, with its ads reaching nearly 200,000 websites and apps

https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/security/israeli-ad-company-helped-spyware-firm-target-al-jazeera-online-ads-re-rcna602999

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A Citizen Lab investigation says Israeli ad-tech firm Discover-Tech helped deliver Candiru spyware through ads, infecting dozens of devices used by Al Jazeera and other organizations. The “zero-click” campaign targeted journalists, raising concerns for press freedom. 🔍📱 #Cybersecurity #PressFreedom https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/15/israeli-ad-tech-firm-helped-spy-on-al-jazeera-devices

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