S5, E213 - Unmasking the Privacy Threats of Wi-Fi Positioning Systems

Privacy Please

English - June 04, 2024 01:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MB - ★★★★★ - 27 ratings
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Ever wondered about the hidden privacy risks lurking in your everyday Wi-Fi connections? In this episode, Cameron and Gabe discuss the hidden risks of Wi-Fi based positioning systems. They highlight a paper by Eric Rye and David Levine that explores the privacy risks associated with these systems. The paper discusses case studies where sensitive information about troop movements and refugee migrations was revealed through these systems. The conversation emphasizes the need for a larger conversation about the widespread use of these systems and the potential privacy implications.

Source: https://arxiv.org/abs/2405.14975

Credit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-rye/ & https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-levin-658b2564/

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