Also, Android users will soon begin seeing notifications for unknown item trackers that are traveling with them — no separate app downloads or installs required.
Also, Android users will soon begin seeing notifications for unknown item trackers that are traveling with them — no separate app downloads or installs required.
From what I recall they were saving all the packets being broadcast as they drove past. (as opposed to only logging SSIDs)
Edit: Yup, it is as I had thought - but also it was more intentional than I had remembered: https://www.wired.com/2012/05/google-wifi-fcc-investigation/
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