U.S. military disables ad trackers on devices over threat of attack targeting
The U.S. military disabled ad trackers on some phones and computers after reports that commercially available location data was used to target U.S. forces in the Middle East.
- Why it matters
- Commercial location data from ad trackers can pinpoint military personnel, exposing them to attack in active conflict zones where the military operates.
- Most affected
- U.S. military personnel in the Middle East — Ad trackers on their devices disabled to prevent location exposure.
- Likely next
- Whether the military expands the tracker ban to additional device types or whether public disclosure of the targeting incident prompts official guidance.
Also reported by: The Independent
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