US military disabled ad tracking on troops’ devices following reports of targeted attacks
TechCrunch reports that the U.S. Department of Defense has disabled advertising tracking on government-issued phones and computers across all military branches. The move follows concerns that foreign adversaries were using commercially obtained location data to target troops. Senator Wyden praised the step but warned that personal devices on bases still pose risks.
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