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US military disables advertising IDs over troop-tracking concerns
United States
First seen: Sep 5, 2026, 4:16 PM UTCUpdated: Sep 6, 2026, 2:16 AM UTC
WHAT HAPPENED
The US military has disabled advertising identifiers amid concerns that they could be used to track troops. The measure addresses a potential operational-security and privacy vulnerability.
SO WHAT?
Location and movement data from advertising systems can expose military personnel and operations to surveillance or targeting risks.
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