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US military disables ad trackers on devices due to attack threats
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The US military has disabled ad tracking on several phones and computers following reports that commercially available location data was used to target US forces in the Middle East. This decision aims to enhance protection against threats related to the use of location data for targeted attacks.
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- US military action taken on September 4, 2026
- Ad tracking disabled on phones and computers
- Response to threats from location data
- Targeting of US forces in the Middle East
US military · Pentagon · Middle East
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