New Spyware Delivery Method Exploits Digital Advertising Without User Interaction
Researchers have uncovered a new spyware distribution method that infects devices through background digital ads without requiring any user interaction.

Researchers have uncovered a new spyware distribution method that infects devices through background digital ads without requiring any user interaction.

Dzen has launched a new tool called Aktsent, which allows media outlets to automatically pin native branded articles under their publications to increase reach.
Meta has banned all advertisements from ByteDance across its platforms in the US and several other countries, citing competitive concerns and a shift in business strategy.

Meta has banned ByteDance from running advertisements on its platforms in seven countries, including the US and Japan, citing competitive interests.

Audience intelligence platform Tunnl has partnered with healthcare marketing firm DeepIntent to integrate research-backed audience segments into programmatic advertising campaigns.

Meta has introduced new AI-powered advertising tools, expanded video generation capabilities, and integrated direct checkout options with partners like Shopify, Adyen, PayPal, and Stripe.

Yandex has launched a personalized advertising targeting system for messengers, allowing ads to be served to individual users under channel content via the Yandex Direct platform.
Avito Ads details B2G promotion strategies, focusing on behavioral targeting, modular brand pages, and conversion tracking for government and social initiatives.

TikTok is rolling out AI-powered Shopping Assistant and Buy Direct tools to integrate commerce directly into the user experience and boost retail market share.

OpenAI is launching a new visual ad format in ChatGPT, targeting its 1 billion monthly users to diversify revenue streams while implementing new brand safety and measurement tools.

OpenAI is introducing visual advertisements into ChatGPT's image generation process, with testing in the US set to begin later this month.

OpenAI will begin testing a new visual advertising format for free ChatGPT users in the U.S. starting in late October, focusing on image generation results.

OpenAI is launching a new ad format for ChatGPT image generation screens in the US, aiming for $100 billion in ad revenue by 2030.

Max messenger has launched targeted advertising in public channels, allowing brands to reach audiences through the VK Ads platform.

VK has launched targeted advertising for the Maks messenger, allowing creators and businesses to promote content across more than 1,500 channels via the VK Ads platform.
Swedish manufacturer SKF has utilized generative AI to recreate the likeness of late actress Greta Garbo for a new advertising campaign, sparking industry debate over synthetic resurrection.

Amazon is introducing paid advertising formats within its Alexa for Shopping assistant, allowing brands to influence AI-generated product responses starting in 2027.

VK Ads has upgraded its video generation tool with HTML5 technology, enabling real-time editing, bulk image uploads, and automated format adaptation.
A New York federal judge has allowed a class of 5,000 publishers to pursue antitrust claims against Google, with potential damages exceeding $3.2 billion.

Discord is expanding its advertising capabilities with a new management platform and a premium video ad format, aiming to diversify revenue ahead of a potential IPO.
