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Location tracking of phones is out of control. Here’s how to fight back. (arstechnica.com)
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[–] toynbee@lemmy.world 20 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

I haven't done an extensive survey or anything, but every modern router I've interacted with supports setting up a secondary WiFi network with guest isolation (so anything on that SSID can't see any network device besides the router and itself). This is useful for apps or hardware that is untrusted and/or demands unjustified permissions.

[–] asbestos@lemmy.world 6 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (1 children)

Correct, using the guest network is better but I think turning off WiFi and just using mobile data is sufficient. I wonder if the permission applies to cellular connectivity as well.

[–] toynbee@lemmy.world 4 points 3 weeks ago

Sure, removing your network from the equation is definitely a more secure option; just make sure the app isn't using those granted permissions in the background when you're done using it and log back into your network.