If you carry a smartphone or use a laptop, chances are your movements and habits are being tracked – often in ways you may not expect. Many people are surprised to learn that disabling ‘Location Services’ is not enough to stop their devices from revealing their whereabouts, and that both companies and hackers alike can exploit tracking to build sophisticated profiles.
In today’s interconnected world, your mobile phone number is far more than a way for friends to reach you. It has become a de facto digital identity, tied to nearly everything you do: from banking and 2FA to shopping, health records, government services, and even something as simple as checking into a restaurant. Because of this, phone numbers have become a key target for marketers, hackers, identity thieves, and Big Tech.
