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Targeted ads delivered 0-click exploits to install mercenary malware

Ars Technica AI·October 15, 2026·1 min read

Targeted ads delivered 0-click exploits to install mercenary malware

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Mercenary spyware was delivered through targeted advertisements using zero-click exploits that required no user interaction to install the malicious software. This represents the first confirmed instance of commercial surveillance tools being distributed via the targeted advertising ecosystem.

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The incident is likely 1st confirmation of mercenary spyware delivered by targeted ads.

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