A sophisticated Israeli cyberespionage operation has infiltrated the devices of journalists working for Al Jazeera, posing as a legitimate digital advertising company to gain access. Security researchers have uncovered the campaign, which appears to employ deceptive tactics to compromise high-profile media targets. The discovery raises concerns about the growing use of commercial spyware against journalists and independent media outlets. Details on the methods used and the extent of the breach remain under investigation.
An Israeli spyware disguised as a digital advertisement firm has targeted journalists’ devices at Al Jazeera.
