Bluetooth signals can be used to identify and track smartphone

Jun 9, 2022 4:59 PM

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PYhxaJoDhOU
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/955287

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Stores have been using this for years now, to track who walks by and who walks in. Some cities and countries have drafted laws to regulate.

3 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

no shit

3 years ago | Likes 13 Dislikes 2

What year is it? Also. What’s up with the gif selection menu in the comments ?

3 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

Bluetooth is a chatty little bastard - always has been.

3 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

3 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Yeah. It's radio. We have known since the 50s

3 years ago | Likes 34 Dislikes 1

Jokes on them, I NEVER carry my phone outside of my property. Now track me !!

3 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

This can't be news to anyone?

3 years ago | Likes 73 Dislikes 0

But it could be blues to anyone, AMIRITE?!

3 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

Meanwhile that COVID exposure tracker asking for you to keep Bluetooth on........cause....codes

3 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Pssst, Snowden told us about way worse tracking a decade ago and powers have only been EXPANDED worldwide.

3 years ago | Likes 14 Dislikes 1

But that could never be used for nefarious purposes so what does it matter it's not going to impact me! /S

3 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Yeah, I mean, even in ye olde days I'd have a file now EVERYONE has a file just whether anyone looks at it is another thing.

3 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Yes, that's how all of the covid alert trackers work...

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