All your base (locations) are belong to Strava
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Fitness tracking app Strava gives away location of secret US army bases
Data about exercise routes shared online by soldiers can be used to pinpoint overseas facilities
“In Syria, known coalition (ie US) bases light up the night,” writes analyst Tobias Schneider. “Some light markers over known Russian positions, no notable colouring for Iranian bases … A lot of people are going to have to sit through lectures come Monday morning.”
In locations like Afghanistan, Djibouti and Syria, the users of Strava seem to be almost exclusively foreign military personnel, meaning that bases stand out brightly. In Helmand province, Afghanistan, for instance, the locations of forward operating bases can be clearly seen, glowing white against the black map.
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I knew it! Fitness is bad for you(r OpSec)!
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But now, instead of stopping, they should add fake locations to trick the enemy.
Just need to send some API requests, it is easier than it used to be.
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@adynathos said in All your base (locations) are belong to Strava:
But now, instead of stopping, they should add fake locations to trick the enemy.
Just need to send some API requests, it is easier than it used to be.They could also try something similar to Operation Mincemeat, with fitness devices instead of documents. I can suggest a few individuals to carry out the mission.
