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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 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

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

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

[-] sem 1 points 6 days ago

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

[-] absentrevision@lemm.ee 2 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago)

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 1 points 6 days ago

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

[-] absentrevision@lemm.ee 1 points 5 days 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