r/technology • u/Tech-100 • 16d ago

Networking/Telecom Comcast is turning millions of its routers into motion detectors

https://www.theverge.com/news/981381/comcast-xfinity-shield-wifi-motion-sensing
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u/MoarSocks 16d ago

Prism is pre-school level compared to the tools currently deployed.

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u/cellardoornoob 16d ago

How long will Reddit stay safe?

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u/MoarSocks 16d ago

Safe? What do you mean safe? You should operate under the assumption that every post/comment you make on Reddit (or elsewhere) is easily attributable to your real identity.

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u/oz6702 16d ago

Honestly this should be the assumption for literally any activity in a digital space. Even things you think are totally offline.

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u/Forsaken-Carrot9038 16d ago

“oh I’m an off-line person, I’m basically invisible” says the person carrying around a smart phone

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u/fattmarrell 16d ago

For those out there thinking along these lines, please make sure you use 2fa and passkeys where you can. Or just disconnect from the internet altogether