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2021-11-03 Science & Technology

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Posted by newc 2021-11-03 00:00|| || Front Page|| [4 views ] Top

#1 Back in the 90's before they admitted it Federal and Local LEO's could track within 1/4 mile between towers

Before I retired in 09-2001.
We could track Cells within a city block. <100 feet if using Free WiFi hotspots.

Now.
Given all the background running GPS/Location running app's now on Smart Photo include Photo Date/Time/Location fingerprinting. Even if you turned off location services, your backup to whatever cell provider or Google knows where you are.

Then there is IMEI tracking and locator sites.

Yes your Cell Provider knows your IMEI code and some will provide it for a pocketed private fee or warrant.

Posted by NN2N1 2021-11-03 08:43|| 2021-11-03 08:43|| Front Page Top

#2 The major carriers work hand in glove with the FBI and LEOs, sharing tracking information on their subscribers every day. The biggest carriers respond to over 100,000 such requests each year.

Posted by Merrick Ferret 2021-11-03 08:52|| 2021-11-03 08:52|| Front Page Top

#3 /\ Hence the gummit's reluctance go to after carriers and social media giants. There are obviously other reasons as well, but we're well versed on following the money.

Some 'assumptions' are entirely valid. You MUST therefore ASSUME that once you hit the 'push to talk' or 'send key' your privacy has been terminated.

Posted by Besoeker 2021-11-03 09:01|| 2021-11-03 09:01|| Front Page Top

#4 Show of hands: How many think that Alphabet [People] and Meta [aka Dead Hebrew Lass] do not work closely with Da Ferret and the FBI to track "insurrectionists"? Searches, site visits, posts, likes, photos, gmail message scrapes?

OK, Beavis, Brandon, but anyone else? Bueller?

Posted by Merrick Ferret 2021-11-03 09:14|| 2021-11-03 09:14|| Front Page Top

#5 So, can I call them to help me find my lost phone?

Posted by Glenmore 2021-11-03 10:41|| 2021-11-03 10:41|| Front Page Top

#6
Let me ask this question in a round-about way.

If a Company sales data on request.
What is to keep ANYONE, Governments included (w/o a Warrant) from purchasing that data?

Posted by NN2N1 2021-11-03 11:25|| 2021-11-03 11:25|| Front Page Top

#7 one tweet banned for life its a gift from God Almighty!

Posted by Greng Black3494 2021-11-03 11:28|| 2021-11-03 11:28|| Front Page Top

#8 You can purchase just about any info you want on the dark net.

Posted by Merrick Ferret 2021-11-03 11:31|| 2021-11-03 11:31|| Front Page Top

#9 The major carriers work hand in glove with the FBI and LEOs

"Joseph Nacchio was chairperson and CEO of Qwest when it refused to participate in NSA spying on its customers in February 2001. Qwest was the only telecom company to demand a FISA court order to hand over its customer records."

Former Qwest CEO Joe Nacchio Tells Story of Fight Against NSA, SEC

Posted by Skidmark 2021-11-03 12:13|| 2021-11-03 12:13|| Front Page Top

#10 So, can I call them to help me find my lost phone?

In Australia, they'll even send 4 troopers to help you find it. Without even asking.

Posted by swksvolFF 2021-11-03 14:01|| 2021-11-03 14:01|| Front Page Top

#11 PinePhone might help.

Posted by KBK 2021-11-03 14:47|| 2021-11-03 14:47|| Front Page Top

#12 What is to keep ANYONE, Governments included (w/o a Warrant) from purchasing that data?
Government thrift? Ha, ha, who am I kidding?
Nothing prevents it, so it is undoubtedly happening.

Posted by Glenmore 2021-11-03 14:52|| 2021-11-03 14:52|| Front Page Top

#13 "In Soviet Australia, phone calls you."

Posted by swksvolFF 2021-11-03 15:41|| 2021-11-03 15:41|| Front Page Top

#14 NN21, the FBI has already been busted for using a 'subcontractor' to do that.

Posted by ed in texas 2021-11-03 15:42|| 2021-11-03 15:42|| Front Page Top

#15 'Busted' but with no penalty, right?

Posted by Glenmore 2021-11-03 15:55|| 2021-11-03 15:55|| Front Page Top

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