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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    2 days ago

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

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      1 day 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

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        1 day 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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          15 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