Pentagon Warns US Military Personnel Targeted via Location Data
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- •The Pentagon officially stated on May 28, 2026, that US military personnel are being targeted using location data.
- •Reports indicate that adversaries may be exploiting digital tracking technologies to identify and monitor US forces.
- •The targeting involves the use of location information, which could come from mobile devices or other digital sources.
- •No specific incidents of harm to personnel have been publicly confirmed as of May 28, 2026.
- •The Pentagon has not disclosed the exact origin or actors responsible for the targeting.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If the Pentagon enhances cybersecurity and data protection measures US military personnel could have reduced exposure to location-based targeting, improving their operational security globally.
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MEAl-MonitorExclusive-Pentagon says US military personnel are reportedly being targeted using location dataREGIONALDawn (Pakistan)Pentagon says US military personnel reportedly being targeted using location dataREGIONALThe Straits Times - WorldPentagon says US military personnel are reportedly being targeted using location data