importantSYS.SOURCE: TechCrunch• 2026-09-04T13:21:37Z

US Military Disables Ad Tracking on Troops' Devices to Counter Location-Based Threats

#cybersecurity #location data #military policy

The US military has disabled ad tracking on government-issued devices across all branches to prevent adversaries from exploiting location data for targeted attacks. This move aims to mitigate risks from commercial data brokers selling geolocation information, though concerns remain about personal devices on military bases.

A senator's letter confirms the U.S. military moved to prevent the tracking after foreign adversaries used location data to target troops.

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