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Israeli firm used online ads to run vast spy operation: Researchers

Reported by 19 outlets from 14 countries, in 4 languages, between 15 Oct 2026 and 17 Oct 2026.

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Researchers report that an Israeli digital advertising agency, Discover-Tech, used online ads to conduct a large-scale espionage operation. This operation reportedly reached over 120,000 websites and 75,000 apps, allowing Israeli spyware firms access to advertising platforms. The ads were used to spy on internet users and target entities such as Al Jazeera.

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  1. Israeli firm used online ads to run vast spy operation: Researchers Headline of the event's most representative article · Daily Sabah, 15 Oct 2026
  2. Where it happened: Israel. See on the map
  3. Reported by 19 outlets from 14 countries, in 4 languages, between 15 Oct 2026 and 17 Oct 2026.21 articles · See all headlines

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Türkiye3
India2
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  1. First article seen: “Israeli ad company helped a spyware firm target Al Jazeera through online ads, researchers say”
  2. Covered by 10 outlets
  3. 4 new outlets, including “Israeli firm used ads to enable espionage, Canadian researchers say”
  4. 3 new outlets, including “Israeli Advertising Firm Used Online Ads To Spy On Internet Users: Report”

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