A joint investigation by WIRED, Bayerischer Rundfunk (BR), and Netzpolitik.org reveals that US companies legally collecting digital advertising data are also providing the world a cheap and reliable way to track the movements of American military and intelligence personnel overseas.
The device being tracked likely belongs to a contractor responsible for essential systems for the US government, raising concerns about national security.
For roughly two months in 2023, this device followed a predictable routine: stops at the contractor's office, visits to a discreet hangar on base, and a lunchtime trip to the base's dining facility.
The individual carrying this device likely isn't a spy or high-ranking intelligence official, suggesting vulnerabilities in how sensitive data is protected.
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