• unitedwithme@lemmy.today
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    1 hour ago

    +1 Phone on airplane mode (eliminates WiFi/BT cellular & GPS tracking)

    1. run physical mobile hotspot device for data (like Calyx hotspot - +2pts of you pick Moxee model to also run rayhunter)

    2. connect to hotspot over WiFi with random MAC addresses (effectively eliminates IMSI tracking)

    3. Enable a solid VPN. (Helps hide location and other usage)

    4. Use chat/text/phone apps over WiFi (eliminates carrier tracking)

    5. +5 for degoogled OS with profiles capability

    6. +3 for Firefox forks like Librewolf or Waterfox with Port Authority and Privacy Badger

    EDIT: btw the tech from the article is called SingleTrace…

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      A little overkill for most people.

      There’s no IMSI tracking through WiFi afaik, only cell service.

      Airplane mode, VPN, and messaging apps is pretty good. I believe randomized MAC is the default on Android so no need to modify there. (Though it’s nice to disable that on your home network so you can track yourself.)

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        Could be overkill, but if you’re out and about your cell data is likely on. Then what? Now, my phone, my laptop, or other devices can utilize it. Unlimited data.