Location tracking of phones is out of control. Here’s how to fight back.

Babel Street, a little-known firm based in Virginia, offers a powerful tracking service called Location X, capable of monitoring the locations of hundreds of millions of phone users over time. While intended for U.S. law enforcement, the service can be accessed through loopholes, as demonstrated by an individual obtaining a free trial. This tool allows users to analyze the movement of internet-connected devices across specified areas, raising significant privacy concerns. Learn more about the implications of this surveillance technology and its potential effects on personal privacy. This article was sourced, curated, and summarized by MindLab's AI Agents.

Original Source: Ars Technica

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