The same location data that helps apps and advertisers track everyday phone users could be putting US troops at risk

US troops in the Middle East have been targeted via their phone location data. US Navy photo Adversaries may be tracking US military personnel using their location data on their cellphones. New reporting highlights the unseen threat, as well as moves for more protection measures. The risks of cellphones in conflict have been highlighted by certain Ukraine war developments. US troops could be at risk of being targeted by enemies using commercial location data from their cellphones, the same ...