US military disables ad trackers on troops’ phones amid security fears
Summary
The Guardian reports that U.S. military branches have disabled advertising trackers on phones and computers after concerns that location data sold by ad tech companies could be used to track troops in conflict zones. Letters from Senator Wyden and Reuters comments highlight privacy and security risks, with branches noting MAIDs have been disabled on Windows devices for some time and on mobile devices more recently. The piece explores the broader implications for privacy, surveillance, and military operations.