Israeli Firm Targeted Starlink Users

Researchers found that Israeli ad tech company Discover-Tech heavily targeted Starlink satellite internet users through digital ads to surveil them. Major platforms removed the firm following investigations by cybersecurity watchdogs.

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FILE PHOTO: The silhouette of Elon Musk and Starlink logo are seen in this illustration taken June 11, 2026. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic

An advertising tech firm based in Israel heavily targeted SpaceX's Starlink users to surveil them, according to six people familiar with the matter. Researchers at TrendAI found the company was the top ad bidder in over 100 countries. The tracking exposes vulnerabilities in satellite internet used across active conflict zones.