# CitizenLab details new spyware triggered by online advertising

- Link: https://www.widthness.com/citizenlab-details-new-spyware-triggered-by-online-advertising/
- Published: 2026-10-16T09:15:00-05:00
- Author: Curated by John Wysocki

Image credit: Stephan Marquardt via Pixabay. Article by Steve Dent. Engadget – October 15, 2026. A new type of spyware dubbed “AdFection” is infecting phones and computers via global online advertising networks, according to a new report from Citizen Lab. The attack is unique in that it can infect devices just by showing an ad, with no need for the victim to click on a link or file. The researchers said that AdFection is the first confirmation of zero-click government-backed spyware attacks being delivered through online ads. […]  Click here to view the original article at www.engadget.com