US Military Shuts Off Ad Trackers Amid National Security Concerns

The US military is disabling advertising trackers on personnel devices after reports revealed that location data sold by brokers could be used to target forces in the Middle East.

4 Sept, 10:32 — 4 Sept, 10:32

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US military turns off ad trackers on devices amid reports data used to target forces in Middle East

The disclosures highlight a growing national security concern: that location data collected by the advertising industry and sold by data brokers can be used to track and target military personnel.

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US Military Shuts Off Ad Trackers Amid National Security Concerns

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US military turns off ad trackers on devices amid reports data used to target forces in Middle East

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