Iran’s Cyberattackers Tracked Phones of U.S. Military Personnel in the Mideast, Data Suggests

high · NYT World · Zane Irwin · 14 Jul 2026 · 22:43 UTC · Surveillance & Privacy · 1 min read

Summary

Demonstrates advanced state-sponsored surveillance capabilities using cellular signals to track and locate military personnel, exemplifying mass tracking infrastructure with real-world targeting applications.

Iran used cellphone signals to track U.S. military members at the start of the war, according to newly released data.

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Iran’s Cyberattackers Tracked Phones of U.S. Military Personnel in the Mideast, Data Suggests

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