Why printers add secret tracking dots (2020)
I noticed all the recent printers from HP required a setup which...<p>- Required me to install an app<p>- Required me to enable gps on my device (and allow app to access)<p>- Printer phoned home after / during setup (as did the app)<p>They really don’t need the dots any more when they know the gps coordinates and have the ability to send anything they want to and from the device.<p>I personally spoofed the gps, ran a vpn and blocked the device from phoning home (after setup). Had me saying “what the f**!?” a couple of times.