Spyware vendors exploiting targeted ad bidding to track users

Researchers have identified a growing trend in which spyware vendors exploit the digital advertising ecosystem to conduct surveillance. By manipulating targeted ad bidding processes, these actors can identify and track specific individuals and organizations of interest. This technique leverages the infrastructure of online advertising to facilitate the delivery of spyware, presenting a significant challenge for digital security and user privacy.

Source: Dark Reading
Original article: https://www.darkreading.com/data-privacy/adfection-online-ads-spyware-delivery