Citizen Lab team wins IRTF prize for Android app research
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Citizen Lab says spyware makers infect devices through online ads
Researchers say Israeli firm Discover-Tech links ad vendors to Candiru and Bindecy zero-click spyware.
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Senators cite ad-delivered spyware; ad groups defend vetting
Citizen Lab's AdFection report says Discover-Tech ads carried zero-click mercenary spyware, including impressions on government networks.
Citizen Lab director says AI is amplifying surveillance threats
Ron Deibert told SecTor 2026 that authoritarian trends and AI propaganda are intensifying threats the lab studies.
Citizen Lab says AdFection used ads to deliver Candiru spyware
Discover-Tech allegedly helped infect at least 45 Al-Jazeera devices without a victim click.
Israeli Ad Firm Doubled as Candiru’s Zero-Click Spyware Delivery Channel
Citizen Lab says Candiru infected at least 45 Al Jazeera devices through Discover-Tech zero-click ads.
The Lawful Access Act’s threats to Canada’s national security
Citizen Lab warns Canada’s Bill C-22 could force surveillance access into everyday communications technology.
No click required: How the ad industry became a pipeline for mercenary spyware
Citizen Lab says Discover-Tech used ad auctions to profile devices and deliver Candiru spyware without a click.
SecTor 2026 Reveals a Rapidly Shifting Cybersecurity Landscape
SecTor 2026 in Toronto drew over 6,500 attendees, up 22%, with talks on agentic AI and civil-society threats.
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Targeted ads delivered 0-click exploits to install mercenary malware
Citizen Lab says Discover-Tech ads delivered Candiru zero-click exploits that installed mercenary spyware.
Zero-click spyware infecting devices through online ads, researchers say
Citizen Lab says Candiru used Discover-Tech ads to zero-click infect Al Jazeera journalists and reach sensitive government networks.
Citizen Lab Traces Zero-Click Candiru Spyware Infections at Al Jazeera to Targeted Online Ads
Citizen Lab says Candiru spyware hit at least 45 Al Jazeera devices via zero-click ads.
Hackers Use Online Ads to Infect Devices With Spyware Without a Single Click
Citizen Lab says Candiru spyware reached Al Jazeera devices through zero-click malicious online ads called AdFection.
Spyware vendors found a way to make targeted ads even worse
Citizen Lab says Discover-Tech ads delivered Candiru zero-click spyware that infected Al Jazeera devices.
Just Viewing an Online Ad Can Infect Your Device With Spyware, Researchers Reveal
Citizen Lab says Candiru spyware reached Al Jazeera devices through zero-click code hidden in online advertisements.
Citizen Lab says governments are abusing online ads to hack people with ‘zero-click’ spyware
Citizen Lab says Candiru and Bindecy used Discover-Tech ads to deliver zero-click spyware, including against Al Jazeera.
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The Secrets of a US Spyware King
Paragon's CEO says the firm cannot detect or remotely shut off misuse of its mobile spyware.
Citizen Lab Slams Trump Administration, 'Techno-Fascist' Executives
Citizen Lab's Ron Deibert warns the US government and willing tech executives are enabling pervasive surveillance.
Toronto-Based VPN Provider Plans to Quit Canada Over Lawful-Access Bill
Psiphon will leave Canada if Bill C-22 requires secret surveillance access for police and CSIS.
Fixer, Financier, Spymaster: How the UAE’s Sheikh Tahnoon is Setting His Sights on AI Dominance
Citizen Lab’s Ron Deibert says UAE royal Sheikh Tahnoon is extending surveillance power through AI financing.
The Secrets of the US Spyware King
Paragon CEO Andrew Boyd admits the company cannot technically detect Graphite spyware misuse and canceled Italy's contracts without investigating allegations.
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UN Reports Citing Citizen Lab Submissions Published
Two UN reports citing Citizen Lab cover digital risks to defenders and unregulated cybermercenaries.
Submission to the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada
Citizen Lab told Canada's refugee board that Chinese authorities monitor citizens and diaspora members in Canada.
Israeli contractor BlackCore trained Angolan officials in online influence operations
Citizen Lab links Israeli firm BlackCore to training Angolan officials to run covert influence campaigns with fake personas and pro-government content.