Israeli ad tech firm heavily targeted Starlink users, sources say
Six sources with knowledge of the work told Reuters that researchers at TrendAI (part of Japanese security firm Trend Micro) found evidence of widespread ad targeting directed at Starlink users by an Israeli ad company. The targeting pattern suggests the ads were used as a tracking mechanism rather than for legitimate commercial purposes.
Key points
- Israeli ad tech firm conducted heavy targeting of Starlink satellite internet users
- TrendAI researchers believe the ads were used for tracking purposes
- Raises concerns about privacy and security in satellite internet usage
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