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Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs) are AI-powered cameras that capture and analyze images of all passing vehicles, storing details like your car’s location, date, and time. They also capture your car’s make, model, color, and identifying features such as dents, roof racks, and bumper stickers, often turning these into searchable data points. These cameras collect data on millions of vehicles—regardless of whether the driver is suspected of a crime. While these systems can be useful for tracking stolen cars or wanted individuals, they are mostly used to track the movements of innocent people.

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[–] Nomecks@lemmy.ca 30 points 20 hours ago* (last edited 20 hours ago) (1 children)

I heard some criminals are also putting a drop of oil on the saw blade to make sure the aluminum doesn't gall up the blade teeth and slow it down

[–] 0tt3rk3w1@infosec.pub 2 points 1 hour ago

Dunno how you heard them; that'd make the activity even quieter!