Ad Trackers Expose Military Secrets: A Surveillance State Problem The US military's decision to disable advertising trackers on its devices is a belated acknowledgment of the vulnerabilities exposed by the commercialization of personal data.
The revelation that location information purchased through data brokers was used to target American forces in the Middle East should not come as a surprise, given the numerous high profile reports highlighting the ease with which adversaries can access sensitive information about US military personnel and contractors.
Senator Ron Wyden's involvement is noteworthy, particularly his warnings to the Department of Defense's Inspector General over the past few months.