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General · 24 April 2026
Mobile users in Britain have gained protection against hidden location tracking through global telecoms systems. Reuters reported that UK regulator Ofcom had closed a loophole that allowed rogue companies to track phone users' locations. The issue involved leasing Global Titles, which are special numbers used by telecom operators for network functions.
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