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How to track smartphone users when they've turned off GPS - Help Net Security

Accepted submission by MrPlow at 2018-02-09 03:27:13
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Submitted via IRC for TheMightyBuzzard

As it turns out, turning off location services (e.g., GPS) on your smartphone doesn't mean an attacker can't use the device to pinpoint your location.

Source: https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2018/02/07/location-tracking-no-gps/ [helpnetsecurity.com]


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