Report: Israeli advertisements may have spied on the Storting
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A new report reveals that the Israeli advertising agency Discover-Tech has used online advertisements to monitor internet users. According to the findings, this technology was discovered in use on websites linked to the Norwegian Storting.
The method used involves advertisements collecting information about users without their knowledge. This raises concerns regarding the security of individuals visiting political websites, as sensitive information could be compromised.
Security experts point out that this type of digital espionage is a growing challenge for both public institutions and private entities. By hiding surveillance tools within ordinary advertisements, actors like Discover-Tech can map the movements and interests of users across various websites.
It is currently unclear what specific data may have been collected from the Storting's websites, or who has had access to the information. The matter has led to questions about how Norwegian authorities secure their digital platforms against unwanted surveillance from third parties.
The case is now under review, and it is expected that security communities will look closer at how such advertisements can be blocked in the future to protect both politicians and the public from digital mapping.
Sources: Finansavisen
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