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

Spyware vendors are utilizing targeted ad bidding to identify and track specific individuals and organizations. This tactic allows them to deliver spyware without requiring any user interaction, such as clicking on an ad. The digital ecosystem's ad impression system is being exploited for this purpose. This method enables the vendors to discreetly gather information on their targets. The approach is referred to as AdFection. It represents a new way for spyware to be delivered to intended targets.