[–] mrcanard [S] 0 points 0 points 0 points (+0|-0) 5.2 years ago
The use of the software may go far beyond it's stated intended use.
More on it here, https://www.techdirt.com/articles/20150912/07361232236/cop-invents-device-that-sniffs-mac-addresses-to-locate-stolen-devices.shtml and here, http://yro.slashdot.org/story/15/09/08/1638238/proposed-mac-sniffing-dongle-intended-to-help-recover-stolen-electronics
[–] Longbow 0 points 0 points 0 points (+0|-0) 5.2 years ago
And, most importantly, the device must not be used by anyone with internet access where they can see how to spoof a MAC address.
[–] Northvvait 0 points 0 points 0 points (+0|-0) 5.2 years ago
Does it really matter, though? I constantly hear about cell phones getting stolen and tracked to a location but the police won't lift a finger to catch thieves and recovery property in the process.
[–] mrcanard [S] ago
The use of the software may go far beyond it's stated intended use.
More on it here, https://www.techdirt.com/articles/20150912/07361232236/cop-invents-device-that-sniffs-mac-addresses-to-locate-stolen-devices.shtml and here, http://yro.slashdot.org/story/15/09/08/1638238/proposed-mac-sniffing-dongle-intended-to-help-recover-stolen-electronics