Topic: Retail Tracking

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Bot Cops
Episode 1039 2:16:27 - 2:18:04

1039: Bot Cops

Wi-Fi Beaconing and Retail Location Tracking

Retailers are increasingly using sophisticated Wi-Fi beaconing systems to track customers' movements within stores down to specific aisles. This data is then used to serve targeted advertisements, such as toothpaste ads after a customer visits the dental care section, leading to a recommendation to disable Wi-Fi when in public spaces.