The Intriguing Implications of Phone Tracking

Mobile phones can allegedly be tracked even when powered off, raising significant privacy concerns. A listener, who works in cybersecurity, shared insights suggesting that modern phones may still send signals even in standby mode, challenging the common belief that turning off a phone guarantees privacy. The podcast discussed various speculations around the capabilities of agencies like the NSA to track devices, linking this to revelations like the Snowden leaks. The conversation also touched on the effectiveness of protective measures like Faraday bags, with doubts cast on their reliability due to variable manufacturing standards.