In recent years, zero-click attacks have occasionally made their way into the spotlight. As the name suggests, zero-click attacks require no action from the victim – meaning that even the most advanced users can fall prey to serious cyber hacks and spyware tools.

Zero-click attacks are typically highly targeted and use sophisticated tactics. They can have devastating consequences without the victim even knowing that something is wrong in the background. The terms ‘zero-click attacks’ and ‘zero-click exploits’ are often used interchangeably. They are sometimes also called interaction-less or fully remote attacks .