# Israeli firm exploited online ads to spy on Al Jazeera and Palestinian sites, researchers say

- Published: 2026-10-17T10:33:10Z
- Updated: 2026-10-18T10:27:42Z
- Section: Breaking
- Language: English (en)
- Source: Haaretz — https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/security-aviation/2026-10-17/ty-article/israeli-firm-exploited-online-ads-to-spy-on-al-jazeera-and-palestinian-sites/000001a1-4931-d358-a7b5-fb3b34df0000
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Citizen Lab says Discover-Tech's ads reached more than 120,000 websites and 75,000 apps, giving Israeli spyware and surveillance firms, including U.S.-blacklisted Candiru, access to advertising platforms

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