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Keyframe
on Dec 9, 2013
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Wait, how can they get MAC address if you're not on the same network segment as they are?
aryastark
on Dec 9, 2013
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Google Street view cars collect WiFi data as they drive by your location. See here:
http://epic.org/privacy/streetview/
Keyframe
on Dec 10, 2013
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Wow, it never occured ot me they would be doing THAT.
jpalomaki
on Dec 9, 2013
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Android powered device is probably sending the MAC address of the WiFi router along location information back home.
Keyframe
on Dec 10, 2013
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This, along with another comment about street view cars collecting wifi info... I'm speechless.
skeletonjelly
on Dec 10, 2013
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Maybe the BSSID. Similarly identifiable, different layer.
jpswade
on Dec 10, 2013
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