Israeli spyware firms hacked into Al Jazeera devices in 2024 using a new ‘adfection’ method. Here's how it works.
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FRI · 2026-10-16 · 21:08 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-1016-119568
NSR-2026-1016-119568News Report·EN·Technology
How Israeli spyware used ‘zero click’ hack on Al Jazeera staff
In 2024, Israeli spyware firms targeted Al Jazeera staff devices. The hacking utilized a novel technique described as an 'adfection' method.
Al JazeeraFiled 2026-10-16 · 21:08 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min

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In 2024, Israeli spyware firms targeted Al Jazeera staff devices. The hacking utilized a novel technique described as an 'adfection' method. This approach allowed for a "zero-click" hack, meaning the target did not need to interact with any links or files for the spyware to be deployed. The article explains the mechanics of this 'adfection' method. The primary focus is on the method of intrusion and the affected parties.
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The hacking targeted Al Jazeera staff.
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Israeli spyware firms hacked into Al Jazeera devices in 2024.
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A new ‘adfection’ method was used in the hacking.
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