Fitness app exposes movements of Biden, Trump, and world leaders

A recent investigation conducted by Le Monde, a French newspaper, has uncovered alarming details regarding the security of high-profile leaders, including U.S. President Joe Biden, former President Donald Trump, and Vice President Kamala Harris. It was revealed that U.S. Secret Service agents deployed to protect these leaders may be using the Strava fitness app, which allows the public to track their movements. This raises significant concerns, particularly given recent assassination attempts on Trump. Le Monde's findings also included the analysis of several U.S. agents, along with members of French and Russian protective services, all of whom had public Strava accounts. These profiles disclosed sensitive information about the agents' locations and movements, jeopardizing the privacy and security of the leaders they protect. For instance, the app tracked the movements of Macron’s bodyguards, revealing a previously private trip. While the U.S. Secret Service insists there are no impacts to protective operations, the use of personal fitness apps emphasizes vulnerabilities. As fitness apps often collect and store user data, there are concerns about how such information can be accessed and potentially exploited by malicious actors. The situation highlights the necessity for stricter regulations governing consumer data and the potential risks associated with digital tracking. Experts argue that the government must take action to safeguard individuals’ movements, particularly those in high-risk positions like government leaders.