Scientists in Germany have demonstrated a startling new form of surveillance: identifying people using nothing more than ordinary WiFi signals. By analyzing how radio waves bounce around a room, researchers can effectively “see” and recognize individuals — even if they are not carrying a device and even if their phone is turned off.

The reason the FCC is only allowing the sale of state approved routers in the US?

  • morto@piefed.socialEnglish
    791·
    11 days ago

    We used to recommend people to run the newest stuff possible, but we came to a point that maybe it’s better for us to keep with older tech for a good while

    • mecen@lemmy.caEnglish
      11·
      10 days ago

      Or go to more civilized countries for vacation to get not backdoored hardware.

      • JustEnoughDucks@feddit.nlEnglish
        51·
        9 days ago

        Do you think every country has its own router hardware manufacturer and commodity chip manufacturer? 😂

        The 2 giants that make 95% of consumer routers around the world and the few companies that design the chips for them are both in heavy surveillance states.