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Re:Google Maps now requires WiFi scanning to use navigation by luckydata on Tuesday February 01, 2022 @05:04PM (#30170118)
so nobody will ever sniff them then. This is not an answer to the question.
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Re:Google Maps now requires WiFi scanning to use navigation by dTal on Tuesday February 01, 2022 @05:15PM (#30170272)
Obviously they're concerned that their own phone will sniff them.
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Re:Google Maps now requires WiFi scanning to use navigation by dzhiurgis on Tuesday February 01, 2022 @06:31PM (#30171268)
But what's the problem with revealing your SSID/mac address to Google or anyone else?

Also - it's still probably possible with satellites or extra sensitive gear (sats already monitor marine AIS).

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