Pluralistic: Israeli ad-tech company was a delivery system for "mercenary spyware" (17 Oct 2026)

· Pluralistic: Daily links from Cory Doctorow · Oct. 17, 2026, 12:24 p.m.
Summary
The blog post discusses a serious issue concerning the vulnerabilities within the ad-tech industry that enable mercenary spyware firms to exploit targeted advertising systems, potentially compromising users’ devices without their consent. It highlights an alarming investigative report that uncovers the ties between major ad platforms and malicious activities that surveil users, calling for a ban on surveillance advertising and urging readers to use ad blockers for protection.
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