Android to expose security vulnerabilities connection Wi-Fi will reveal location

TechWeb reported July 4, according to foreign media reports, the electronic Frontline Foundation found that the device installed Android 3.1 or more systems in the pno (preferred receptacle offload) mode, the device will send its most recently connected Wi-Fi network information. Anyone who is connected to the same Wi-Fi network can see this information, and may be able to learn about your whereabouts based on the Wi-Fi network you have recently connected, such as Starbucks, where everyone knows you've been there recently. Re-exposing security vulnerabilities Android devices use Wi-Fi will reveal geographic location Google has been aware of the problem and immediately responded to the electronic Frontline Foundation, saying it would handle the problem properly. The Electronic Frontline Foundation advises Android users to choose advanced Wi-Fi in their device settings, and then turn off the Wi-Fi option when the phone is dormant.