Event Brief
US military disables ad tracking on troops’ devices
By The BriefBrief · Sources (4)
Filed: Sep 04, 2026 at 3:07 PM ET
Summary: A senator’s letter says the U.S. military disabled ad tracking on troops’ devices after reports that foreign adversaries used location data to target service members. The change is presented as a preventive step to reduce the risk of targeted attacks.
WHO: A senator
WHAT: The U.S. military disabled ad tracking on troops’ devices to prevent location data from being used to target them.
WHEN: Sep 04, 2026 at 9:21 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: It was done after reports that foreign adversaries used location data to target troops.
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