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'AdFection' Turns Ad Impressions Into Zero-Click Spyware Delivery

Dark Reading·October 19, 2026·1 min read
'AdFection' Turns Ad Impressions Into Zero-Click Spyware Delivery

A new attack dubbed 'AdFection' turns ad impressions into zero-click spyware infections, researchers reported. The technique weaponizes the ad-rendering pipeline so merely loading a page with ads can trigger spyware installation without any user click. Technical details of the exploit chain were published, and the researchers recommend blocking ad domains and keeping browsers patched.

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