Thousands of Android apps covertly collect location data using Bluetooth and WiFi beacons, allowing tracking and profiling of users.

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.

  • easily3667@lemmus.orgEnglish
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    3 days ago

    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.eeEnglish
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      3 days ago

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

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

        • absentrevision@lemm.eeEnglish
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          14 hours 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

            • absentrevision@lemm.eeEnglish
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              3 hours 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