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Investigation by Le Monde Reveals Strava Exposes Locations of Biden, Trump, Macron, Harris, Pence, and Putin

Oct 28, 2024, 11:45 PM

An investigation by the French newspaper Le Monde has revealed that the fitness app Strava inadvertently exposes the locations of several world leaders, including U.S. President Joe Biden, former President Donald Trump, Vice President Kamala Harris, and French President Emmanuel Macron. The report highlights that security personnel for these leaders, as well as others such as former Vice President Mike Pence and Russian President Vladimir Putin, have been using Strava, which allows users to track their fitness activities. This usage has resulted in the unintentional disclosure of their movements, raising concerns about the safety of these high-profile individuals. The investigation underscores the risks associated with the use of such social media applications by security personnel tasked with protecting influential figures.