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Wi-Fi Sensing Technology and Privacy Risks. Detecting Human Movement Through Wi-Fi Signals.
Youtube ^ | 05/27/2026 | Cyb3rMaddy

Posted on 08/30/2026 5:44:08 AM PDT by devane617

Wi-Fi sensing is becoming a powerful technology, capable of detecting movement and gestures without cameras, raising significant questions about online privacy. This video explores the evolution of wifi sensing and its implications for surveillance, including its use in home security and how it could shape future technology. We also discuss the broader cyber security landscape as these capabilities become more advanced, making even a simple motion sensor a potential privacy concern.

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TOPICS: Chit/Chat; Computers/Internet; Miscellaneous; Science
KEYWORDS: wifi
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To: MayflowerMadam

Mine sends me messages when it’s blocked. It usually a shoe or a dog toy. Every once in a while I see my dog jumping out of the way. LOL.

I usually have it run in the middle of the night so no one is tumbling over it.


21 posted on 08/30/2026 1:39:41 PM PDT by Vermont Lt
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To: Brian Griffin

the principal is to create a faraday cage to block the electromagnetic waves

if the seal isn’t 100%, signals can still leak thru


22 posted on 08/31/2026 3:11:47 PM PDT by sten (fighting tyranny never goes out of style)
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