Sep 26

iOS 8 MAC “Randomgate”: yes, you’re still trackable

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privacyOne of the lesser-known features of iOS 8 is its updated method of scanning for Wi-fi. Supposing your iPhone 5S, iPhone 6, or iPhone 6 Plus works with iOS 8 (chances are it does), it works with locally administrated random Wi-Fi MAC addresses when seeking connectivity. So your phone is more private than before, yes? Sort of. The privacy feature … Continue reading

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