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US military branches disable ad trackers on government-issued devices after location data reportedly targeted forces
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US military branches have disabled advertising trackers on government-issued phones and computers following reports that location data was used to target US forces in the Middle East.
This action underscores the security risk that ad trackers pose on devices used in sensitive operations. Disabling them reduces the potential for location-based surveillance, but it also requires engineers to adapt systems that may have relied on such tracking. It highlights the need for careful evaluation of third-party components in secure environments.
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US military officials disabled advertising trackers on a range of phones and computers.
The move came amid reports that location data was being used to target US forces in the Middle East.
The action is a response to security concerns about location data exposure on government-issued devices.
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