Zero-click spyware
AssessTechniques
Spyware that can infect or collect data without any user interaction.
Why it's here
Placed in Assess: 1 article(s) of evidence from 1 source(s), led by security coverage, with 1 in the last 30 days. Confidence 24%. Low accumulated evidence, so it defaults conservatively pending more signal.
Evidence (1)
- 8Hacker News·10/15/2026securityResearchers say online ads were used to deliver zero-click spyware
Researchers report that online advertising was abused as a delivery channel for zero-click spyware, affecting millions of users worldwide. The claim highlights a supply-chain-style abuse of ad infrastructure that can expose users without requiring any interaction beyond loading the ad content.