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A hacker built a tool to track police officers. Then he tried to warn them

ABC Australia · May 3, 2026, 6:37 PM · Also reported by 2 other sources

Why this matters: an international story with cross-border implications worth tracking.

A security flaw means the location of devices used by police, potentially including undercover officers and those travelling home, is visible to anyone with a phone or laptop.

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