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WiFi Can Identify You Without Your Phone | Science News
Scientists have cracked a way to identify anyone in a room using everyday WiFi routers—with near-perfect accuracy, no cameras or phones needed. By analyzing how WiFi signals bounce off objects and people, the tech reconstructs spatial images and recognizes individuals based on unique signal patterns, even if they’re not carrying devices. This stealthy surveillance method exploits unencrypted beamforming data, making every router a potential privacy threat. Tested with nearly 200 people, it works regardless of movement or device status. Researchers are now urging immediate privacy safeguards…
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