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kixik ( kixik@lemmy.ml )  to Privacy@lemmy.ml · 3 years ago

They discover that it is possible to track the address of Strava users thanks to global activity maps

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They discover that it is possible to track the address of Strava users thanks to global activity maps

observatorial.com

kixik ( kixik@lemmy.ml )  to Privacy@lemmy.ml · 3 years ago
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  • manned_meatball ( manned_meatball@lemmy.ml ) 
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    5 years ago: Fitness tracking app Strava gives away location of secret US army bases.

    • sibloure ( sibloure@beehaw.org ) 
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      That link doesn’t work (for me?) or it’s been removed.

      • MyNameIsFred ( fred@beehaw.org ) 
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        https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/jan/28/fitness-tracking-app-gives-away-location-of-secret-us-army-bases

        Not sure what was wrong with OP’s. but that should work.

    • grehund ( grehund@beehaw.org ) 
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      I immediately thought of this, too.

  • Overeater ( Overeater@lemmy.ml ) 
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    To maintain privacy using Strava

    1. Check and adjust privacy settings.
    2. Use a pseudonym instead of your real name.
    3. Be cautious about sharing personal information in posts/comments/pictures.
    4. Keep the app updated.
    5. Start tracking your activities away from home location ideally in dense populated area

    Article states that researchers tested accuracy was 37.5%. Still that’s high enough to have a habit of staring and stopping tracking activity further away from home location.

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