How Apple Wi-Fi Positioning System can be abused to track people around the globe
May 23, 2024 at 02:44AM Academics have found that Apple’s Wi-Fi Positioning System (WPS) could lead to widespread privacy issues, enabling mass surveillance even of those not using Apple devices. The system’s design allows for tracking individuals via Wi-Fi access points, potentially identifying specific locations and individuals. Researchers advised certain defenses against this tracking. Key … Read more