Hacker News·3 min read·medium
Ordinary WiFi can now identify you with near-perfect accuracy
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Researchers have discovered that standard WiFi signals can be used to map surroundings and identify individuals without cameras or connected devices. This technology poses significant privacy concerns as it can turn existing routers into invisible surveillance tools.
WiFi signals could potentially be used to identify people and map their surroundings without relying on cameras or requiring the person being observed to carry a connected device.
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