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My Wi-Fi says it’s a hidden address. Is that ok?

My Wi-Fi says it’s a hidden address. Is that ok? On my iPhone

Posted on Feb 15, 2023 05:09 PM

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Posted on Feb 15, 2023 05:58 PM

No, the opposite. If it’s using a hidden address that hides your personally identifiable information.

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Feb 15, 2023 05:58 PM in response to DirtyRed1218

No, the opposite. If it’s using a hidden address that hides your personally identifiable information.

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Feb 15, 2023 05:40 PM in response to DirtyRed1218

If it works, its OK.

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Feb 15, 2023 05:52 PM in response to Lawrence Finch

It’s is using a hidden address can expose my network to personal identifiable information

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Feb 16, 2023 06:23 AM in response to Lawrence Finch

Thank you

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