‘Nightmare Scenario’: Zero-Click Spyware Is Infecting Phones via Targeted Ads

Researchers at The Citizen Lab have uncovered technical evidence of sophisticated mercenary spyware infecting mobile devices through targeted online advertising. This Israeli-developed technique, known as AdFection, utilizes a zero-click mechanism, meaning it requires no interaction from the victim to compromise the phone. Experts describe this distribution method as a nightmare scenario, marking the first time such advanced spyware has been proven to spread via targeted ads to infiltrate devices without any user engagement.