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The Pentagon Knew Enemies Could Track Troops’ Phones for Years. Now They Are

WIRED Security28/05/2026, 16:59
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Summary

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Key Points:

  • The US military has been aware of vulnerabilities allowing adversaries to track troops' phones using location data.
  • The lack of action on implementing available fixes has led to increased risks, with enemies now actively targeting soldiers based on this data.
  • Immediate measures are recommended to secure communication devices and protect personnel from tracking.

Technical Details: The article highlights that inexpensive solutions exist to mitigate the risks associated with location data exposure, yet the military has largely failed to adopt these measures.

MITRE ATT&CK Techniques: None mentioned

IOCs Mentioned: None mentioned

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