Israeli Ad Tech Firm Allegedly Linked to Starlink Tracking via Global Ad Buys
· 1h ago · Originally reported by Tom's Hardware
A report claims an Israeli ad tech company purchased Starlink-related ads in over 100 countries, including regions where Starlink is banned. Researchers suggest this activity may be part of an effort to track Starlink users through digital advertising channels.
Why it matters
This story highlights how ad tech can be used for surveillance or intelligence purposes, raising concerns about privacy and the potential misuse of programmatic advertising infrastructure.
Explain it like I’m new here
It's like someone buying ads everywhere just to see who clicks, so they can figure out who's using a certain internet service—even where it's not allowed.
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