How Israeli spyware used ‘zero click’ hack on Al Jazeera staff

An explosive investigation reveals how Israeli spyware firms hacked into Al Jazeera devices in 2024 using a new ‘adfection’ method previously unknown to the public. The ‘zero click’ hacks can infiltrate your phone or computer simply by scrolling past an ad online.

Published 17-Oct-2026 13:40 UTC · First seen 17-Oct-2026 01:55 UTC

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• Al Jazeera · 16-Oct-2026