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Researchers accuse Israeli firm of online spying
Reports from two research groups have revealed that an Israeli advertising agency called "Discover-Tec" used electronic ads to spy on internet users. Through its extensive network of advertisements, the company was able to track specific targets and deceive devices in order to implant spyware, particularly on platforms operated by major companies like Google, Comcast, and Yandex. Millions of ads are broadcast daily, reaching hundreds of thousands of websites and applications, giving the company a broad view of digital activities in sensitive areas, including Palestine and other parts of the world. According to the reports, the malicious ads were characterized by their ability to identify users and contain spyware that allows access to phone numbers and sensitive information. The U.S. Department of Commerce blacklisted the company "Candeiro," a spyware developer collaborating with "Discover-Tec," in 2021. Google has also included the involved companies in its policies and confirmed that it banned "Discover-Tec" from its platforms due to violations. However, evidence indicates that the company carries out extensive surveillance activities with potential impacts on hundreds of millions of people, especially in regions like Palestinian territories, where the ads are heavily prevalent. These activities pose national security threats, as American authorities have reported targeting their forces and political entities with data extracted from these ads, highlighting the dangers of exploiting digital advertising for systematic espionage and online spying operations.
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