Starlink users were monitored through advertisements
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Researchers at a unit of Trend Micro say that an advertising technology company used the satellite provider Starlink's system to monitor users. According to the report, the surveillance took place through advertisements.
Starlink is the satellite internet service of SpaceX, which provides internet connectivity in many countries around the world, mainly in places where traditional internet is difficult to access. Users of such services often trust that their data is secure, so similar cases are especially sensitive.
Advertising technology companies generally collect information in order to tailor advertisements to users' interests. However, according to the researchers' report, the data collection took place in a way that also made it possible to monitor users. The account does not fully detail the technical methods, nor does it give an accurate picture of how many users were affected by the incident.
Based on the brief account, it is not yet known what steps Starlink or the advertising technology company have taken or plan to take in connection with the matter. Further information on the subject is expected, which may provide a more accurate picture of the incident. In the meantime, it is worth paying attention to what data we share when using mobile and internet services.
Sources: Bitport.hu
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