US Military Disabled Ad Tracking on Troops' Devices

TechCrunch reported that the U.S. military disabled ad tracking features on devices issued to troops. Reports indicated that foreign adversaries exploited location data gathered through advertising networks to carry out targeted attacks against personnel. Confirmation of the military's response came via a letter from a senator. TechCrunch detailed how the change was implemented to address these security vulnerabilities after the incidents came to light. The publication noted the steps taken by the military to safeguard its members from further risks associated with the tracking technology.