The Pentagon has reported that US military personnel are being targeted through the use of their location data, according to an exclusive report.

The disclosure highlights growing concerns about digital security threats facing American service members and the potential vulnerabilities created by personal electronic devices and applications that track user locations.

The targeting of military personnel through location data represents a significant security risk, as adversaries could potentially use such information to identify, track, or harm US service members both domestically and abroad.

The Pentagon's acknowledgment of this threat comes amid broader discussions about cybersecurity and the protection of sensitive military personnel information in an increasingly connected digital environment.

Details about the scope of the targeting, the specific methods used, or the identity of those responsible were not immediately available. The Pentagon has not yet announced specific countermeasures or policy changes in response to these reported incidents.