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Android Apps Use Bluetooth and WiFi Scanning to Track Users Without GPS (cyberinsider.com)
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cross-posted from: https://infosec.pub/post/25439167

A new study reveals that thousands of Android apps covertly collect location data using Bluetooth and WiFi beacons, allowing continuous tracking and profiling of users without explicit consent.

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[–] 8 points 1 year ago (1 child)

I had it today, I was with a friend and they got a notification "Hey! Youre quite close to us, come and have some food!". I shudder to think the picture that is painted just by being in proximity to people that have zero regard for their data.

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  • [+] 1 point 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 child)
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  • [–] 1 point 1 year ago* (1 child)

    Graphene OS / no Google account / no sim / perma airplane mode here

    I also try to only install FOSS software and keep it minimal

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  • [–] 1 point 1 year ago (1 child)

    How do you make phone calls / use the internet away from home with no SIM?

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  • [–] 2 points 1 year ago* (1 child)

    I don't, I use public WiFi and plan more. I use open street maps offline and have music etc. Saved locally

    It seemed daunting at first but now it's just a way of life for me

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  • [–] 1 point 1 year ago (1 child)

    I used to live like that but once I had a data plan I never went back... It's addictive.

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  • [–] 1 point 1 year ago

    Yeah I consider getting a silent.link esim paid with monero every now and then but I feel a lot better leaving it in perma airplane mode and not interacting with cell towers/stingrays at all.

    I could buy a sim with cash as well but if I wanted to maintain opsec I'd have to travel to another city every time I turn it on and that's too much work for me atm

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