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The adtech industry poses a national security risk due to its potential to be used for targeting military personnel.

National SecurityTechnologyPrivacyMay 28, 2026score 1.352 posts · 4 replies across 2 instances
The thread discusses the use of commercially available location data to target U.S. military personnel in war zones, with calls to treat the adtech industry as a national security threat. This highlights concerns about data privacy and its implications for national security.

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The adtech industry poses a national security risk due to its potential to be used for targeting military personnel.
Parent: National SecurityEntity: Adtech IndustryImpact: negativeDate: May 28, 2026Target: The adtech industry's role in national security threats

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"U.S. forces deployed to war zones have ​been targeted using commercially available location data" Just like I, @johnnyryan and others warned. US Senator Wyden says it's time to "start treating the adtech industry as a national security threat". Agreed. https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/pentagon-says-us-military-personnel-are-reportedly-being-targeted-using-location-2026-05-28/
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Wyden said in a statement that it ​was time to "start treating the adtech industry as a national security threat." A solid warning not just for the US. https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/pentagon-says-us-military-personnel-are-reportedly-being-targeted-using-location-2026-05-28/
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