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Question

Why is a wifi network stalking me?

by Aug 8, 2014 12:49AM PDT

This is guaranteed to sound crazy: I'm being stalked by a WiFi network named "Matilda". The network has gone everywhere I have gone and often ranges from one to two bars of reception. Any ideas everyone?

I consider myself reasonably tech savvy, so I'm shocked I can't figure out the source. I have made sure my phone and any phones near me are not broadcasting as hotspots, verified my car isn't the culprit, and have told my phone repeatedly to forget the network. Why why why?

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by bengarves Aug 8, 2014 12:51AM PDT

Another note - my phone is an HTC One M8 that I just purchased, so I wouldn't think it would have any bugs from downloading stuff.

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same problem
by SmellyStew Jan 30, 2015 2:44AM PST

Has anyone found a solution? I am having the same problem.

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I suggest....
by birdmantd Forum moderator Jan 30, 2015 12:55PM PST

.....going into your phone's stored network names and clear the list. Possible that there may be an installed application adding it to your available networks. Good luck.

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Let's say we enabled the phone's Hot Spot capability.
by Forum moderator Aug 8, 2014 12:54AM PDT

The phone would be it's own wifi network.
Bob

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Re: Matilda
by Forum moderator Aug 8, 2014 1:23AM PDT

Where is "everywhere"? Did you try Cape Horn already?
Do other devices (like your friends laptop) pick up Matilda just as easily as your M8? If they do, turn off your M8 and see if it continues.

Kees

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