Targeted ads delivered 0-click exploits to install mercenary malware:
The incident is likely 1st confirmation of mercenary spyware delivered by targeted ads.
arstechnica.com/security/2026/10/targeted-ads-delivered-0-click-exploits-to-install-mercenary-malware/
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