Ordinary WiFi can now identify people with near perfect accuracy
Jimmc414
25 points
3 comments
May 23, 2026
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Discussion Highlights (2 comments)
dominikz
I wonder how fast the law in say Austria will forbid using WiFi. They already forbid using (or even having installed) a video camera in your car, as it is invading other drivers privacy.
IshKebab
Title: Ordinary WiFi can now identify people with near perfect accuracy Subtitle: Scientists say ordinary WiFi routers may soon be able to secretly recognize and track people with near-perfect accuracy. Come on now. Flagged.