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US military disables ad tracking on troops' devices following targeted attack reports

The US military recently disabled ad tracking on devices used by troops. This action was taken following reports of targeted attacks involving the technology. The US military recently disabled ad tracking on devices used by troops. This

action was taken following reports of targeted attacks involving the technology. Security concerns prompted the swift operational change within the military ranks. Officials reviewed the risks associated with commercial advertising data

collection. Targeted attacks had exposed potential vulnerabilities for service members. Disabling the feature helps protect personnel from surveillance risks. The measure addresses growing concerns over mobile data exploitation. Further

security steps may be evaluated as mobile threats evolve.

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