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Android Apps Use Bluetooth and WiFi Scanning to Track Users Without GPS (cyberinsider.com)

submitted 3 days ago by Blaze@lemmy.zip to c/privacy@lemmy.dbzer0.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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[–] Wobble@lemmy.dbzer0.com 8 points 2 days ago (5 children)

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.

[–] easily3667@lemmus.org 1 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (4 children)

Google did that to me a few years back when I went to a coffee shop. And that's how I began my journey towards calyx/lineage. (For privacy - had used lineage for long term support before)

[–] 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 21 hours ago (1 children)

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

[–] absentrevision@lemm.ee 2 points 10 hours ago* (last edited 10 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 9 hours ago

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

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