Israeli Firm Accused of Global Spy Operation Using Online Ads | 11AM Headlines Geo News (17 Oct 26)

An Israeli digital advertising firm, Discover-Tech, has been linked by cybersecurity researchers to a vast surveillance operation involving online advertisements. Reports by Citizen Lab and Confiant say the ads were used to track internet users and, in targeted cases, help deliver spyware without requiring users to click on an ad. Researchers linked spyware attacks to at least 45 devices #Spyware #CyberSecurity #OnlineAds #Surveillance #DigitalPrivacy #Israel #GeoNews #worldnews Timestamps & Chapters | 11 Am Geo News Headlines | 17 October 2026 00:00 Geo Pakistan Headlines Today 00:05 General Aamer Raza Warns Against Cross-Border Terrorism 00:29 Pakistan's Role in Regional Peace and Security 00:44 Operation Sindoor Aftermath and Kashmir Dispute 00:52 PMA Kakul Passing-Out Parade: 154th Long Course 01:21 Pakistan Condemns Attacks on Saudi Arabia 01:59 Saudi Forces Destroy Houthi Missile Launchers in Yemen 02:23 Petrol Price Reduced by Rs 3.93 Per Litre 02:42 Pakistan Freelancers Earn Record $197 Million in September 03:05 Pakistan Records Foreign Investment in Three Months 03:32 Security Forces Kill Two Terrorists in Dalbandin, Balochistan 03:53 Peshawar School Roof Collapse: Investigation Underway 04:18 Trump Says Iran War Could End Soon 04:38 Pakistan Highlights Role in Regional Peace and Diplomacy 05:08 Pakistan-China Joint Military Exercise 2026 in Xinjiang 05:26 Multan Prepares for Shah Rukn-e-Alam Urs 05:48 Pakistan, England and Sri Lanka ODI Tri-Series Begins 06:14 Karachi Celebrates Navratri Festival 06:33 Jhang Desert Valley Festival Opens with Sports and Cultural Events 07:06 Israeli Spyware Targets Journalists Through Online Advertisements 07:51 Israeli Settlers Attack Palestinian Olive Farmers in West Bank 08:23 India Arrests Cockroach Janata Party Founder Abhijeet Deepke The findings raise serious questions about online privacy, digital advertising security, spyware, and global surveillance. Google and other advertising industry platforms have taken action against Discover-Tech, according to reports.#geonews Watch Geo News 11AM Headlines for the latest international news and technology developments on 17 October 2026. #IsraeliFirm #DiscoverTech #ZeroClickSpyware #CyberSecurity #SpyOperation #OnlineAds #Spyware #AdFection #DigitalSurveillance #CyberAttack #DigitalPrivacy #TechNews #OnlineSafety #PakistanNews #breakingnews #headlines #latestnews #Geotodaynews #todaynews #todayheadlinenews #geonewsheadlines Geo News is Pakistan's Number. 1 news channel, catering to a diverse audience with the latest updates on local and global political developments, sports, business, and entertainment. Known for its dedicated news services and top-notch coverage of breaking events, Geo News has established a markedly distinct position in the electronic media landscape. The ethos of transparency and accountability lies at the heart of Geo's principles, solidifying its stature as one of the most trusted sources of information both within Pakistan and beyond. Do not miss an important news update ever. Subscribe and hit the bell icon to subscribe to Geo News alerts https://bit.ly/3rDNo5j Watch Geo News LiveStream: https://www.youtube.com/live/9mXKvBYgZ_E For More Videos Subscribe -    / geonews   For more Geo Digital Videos Watch on :    / @geodigitalvideo   Visit our Website for More Latest Update - https://www.geo.tv/  Twitter Urdu:   / geonews_urdu    Twitter Eng:   / geonews_english    Facebook Urdu:   / geourdudottv    Facebook Eng:   / geoenglishdottv    Instagram Urdu:   / geourdudottv    Instagram Eng:   / geonewsdottv    TikTok:   / geonews   Geo | Geo News | Geo Today News|Geo News Updates | Geo News Live | Geo Youtube Channel | Geo Channel | Today Geo TV Live | Geo TV | Geo Live TV | Geo Live News | Geo Live | Geo News Live Streaming |Today News | Live News | Breaking News | Latest News | Pakistan Breaking News | Breaking News Today | News Headlines | Headlines News | Pakistan News | Headlines | Live News