Researchers from the University of Toronto and cybersecurity firm Confiance have uncovered a novel method for deploying spyware. This new attack, dubbed “adfection” – a blend of “advertisement” and “infection” – utilizes targeted online advertising to compromise devices. Unlike traditional methods, this “zero-click” attack infects phones or computers without requiring any user interaction or mistake. The malware is delivered through advertisements, initiating the compromise completely silently. Experts are calling this a “nightmare scenario” due to its stealth and potential reach. Further details on this vulnerability have been reported by Wired.