Macron's Security Leak Exposed Through Strava App Use
France News on Macron's Strava Location Leak
According to a recent report by French newspaper Le Monde, the security detail of French President Emmanuel Macron is inadvertently revealing his movements through the popular fitness app Strava. The app’s default setting allows users to share their movements publicly, enabling anyone to track the locations of security personnel, thus exposing the president’s whereabouts.
Details of the Security Flaw
The newspaper noted that Macron's bodyguards were unknowingly disclosing both personal and professional locations. This included hotels and meeting rooms used by the French president. The report revealed that Macron was tracked to a resort in Normandy due to this security flaw.
Macron is not the only world leader affected; similar issues have been noted with the security teams of Russian President Vladimir Putin and US First Lady Jill Biden.
Understanding Strava’s Privacy Settings
- Strava allows users to set their data privacy.
- The default setting is public, which can lead to significant privacy risks.
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