Strava App Reveals Locations of World Leaders Through Bodyguards' Activity

An investigation highlights security risks as bodyguards of global leaders inadvertently disclose their movements via the fitness app Strava.

Le Monde's investigation found that bodyguards of leaders like Macron, Biden, and Putin are sharing geolocalized data publicly on Strava.
The app's default settings have exposed sensitive locations, including private trips and official meetings, by tracking the workouts of security personnel.
In 2023, a Secret Service agent's Strava activity revealed the hotel where President Biden stayed during talks with Xi Jinping in San Francisco.
Despite previous warnings, security personnel continue to use the app without adjusting privacy settings, leading to potential security breaches.
Authorities from different countries, including the Élysée and the US Secret Service, have downplayed the risks but are reviewing their policies.