Governments Abusing Online Ads to Hack with Spyware

Governments Abusing Online Ads to Hack with Spyware

Source: BBC

Summary

The BBC reported that a digital rights group found evidence of hacking at Al Jazeera, with dozens of devices compromised through malicious online ads. The group said the breach likely involved state-sponsored actors. Al Jazeera has not commented on the findings. The incident highlights growing concerns over cyber threats targeting media organizations. The report was published by the BBC on March 1, 2023.


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The announcement sounds ambitious.

Malicious ads hit Al Jazeera devices.

Dozens of machines compromised.

Digital rights group claims state actors behind it.

Al Jazeera stays quiet.

Another cyber incident in the news, just like the last one.


Author: Evan Null