Flock-style scanners now track WiFi/Bluetooth identity from devices in your car
ck2
57 points
21 comments
August 17, 2026
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Discussion Highlights (4 comments)
ck2
mirror: https://tech.yahoo.com/cybersecurity/articles/flock-style-sc... we have reached the point where now at any point in the future they can trace anyone backwards for months without a warrant (and without probable cause) they can pick a person and then just look for a crime to prosecute since most people break laws daily without realizing it
4d4m
Friendly reminder many manufactured goods also have RFID stickers within, used to track/trace parts during factory assembly. These are active and readable at all times by systems like this - irrespective of if the devices are powered.
cluckindan
Malls and stores have done this for a decade and then some, from devices on you.
N_Lens
Torment Nexus looms ever closer.