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Online ads weaponised to deliver ‘zero-click’ spyware, researchers say
(www.theguardian.com)
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this post was submitted on 15 Oct 2026
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You're saying that uBlockOrigin would not block these ads ?
uBlock Origin and Pi-hole are both fantastic (but different) tools.
It would only block these ads if they are displayed in a browser with ublock installed. Apps would still be a problem.
Where did they say that?
Maybe, but my PiHole blocks these ads before they even hit my network. I have no ads on any device in my home, including phones, tablets, smartwatches, etc.
Any guest that comes over and connects to my wifi suddenly sees a much cleaner internet.