PrivacyTechPro tip: Be careful that your Wi-Fi name does not include sensitive details like your family name etc.

If so, you are just a search away from being doxxed.

Did you know the #Google Maps car also collects and catalogs wireless network names? #Microsoft and #Wigle do the same.

The good news is you can (and should) opt out.

Give your wireless network a new name with "_nomap" at the end to prevent Google from collecting your router's information.

EX: "YourWifiName_nomap"

Microsoft requires "_optout", but it can be anywhere in the network name.

If you want to block both from collecting and storing your wireless network information, this example would work.

"YourWifiName_optout_nomap"

Wigle wireless mapping service accepts both options so this format would be sufficient.

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