Israeli cybersecurity companies exploited a previously undisclosed hacking technique called "adfection" to infiltrate devices linked to Al Jazeera in 2024, according to new revelations. The method appears to manipulate legitimate advertising networks to deliver malicious code, bypassing traditional security measures. Investigators describe the attack as a sophisticated evolution of spyware tactics, raising concerns about the growing sophistication of digital surveillance tools. Details on how the technique operates and its potential implications for media and privacy are now emerging.
Israeli spyware firms hacked into Al Jazeera devices in 2024 using a new ‘adfection’ method. Here's how it works.
