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New Wi-Fi Surveillance Tech Raises Privacy Alarm

7/27/2025

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A groundbreaking surveillance method, WhoFi, has emerged from the University of Rome, capable of identifying individuals by detecting disturbances in Wi-Fi signals with an impressive 95.5% accuracy. Operating without cameras or direct contact, this innovation sparks significant privacy concerns, emphasizing the urgent need for responsible use of wireless biometric technology to prevent potential misuse.

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Story summary

A groundbreaking surveillance method, WhoFi, has emerged from the University of Rome, capable of identifying individuals by detecting disturbances in Wi-Fi signals with an impressive 95.5% accuracy. Operating without cameras or direct contact, this innovation sparks significant privacy concerns, emphasizing the urgent need for responsible use of wireless biometric technology to prevent potential misuse.