MAC address spoofing and hiding

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Why is a devices MAC address important enough to cause operating systems like Apple and android to spoof or hide a MAC address when not connected to WiFi? Why is a big deal for another device to see your actual MAC address?

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Anonymous 0 Comments

It’s the fingerprint.

You don’t give out your fingerprint to people.

Same with a Mac address.

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