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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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[–] absentrevision@lemm.ee 1 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (1 children)

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

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

[–] sem@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 points 20 hours ago (1 children)

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

[–] absentrevision@lemm.ee 2 points 9 hours ago* (last edited 9 hours ago) (1 children)

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

[–] sem@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 points 8 hours ago

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