Another controversial fact once again calls into question the security of Apple AirTags!
The precision of AirTags Apple has encouraged their use in situations for which they were not created, such as tracking people, cars or stealing clothes. Unfortunately, Criminals continue to think about how to improve their actions using trackers, launched in 2021.
According to a MacRumors article, reports on Car thefts in Montreal, Canada using AirTag are on the rise. A few days ago, two Burlington residents found Apple AirTags in their vehicle when returning from a trip to Montreal.
One of the victims, Ethan Yang used his cell phone to call the AirTag and was able to locate the devicewhich was on the grille of the car.
Car thieves stalk their targets with Apple AirTag
Ryan McLiverty, cyber analyst at the Vermont Intelligence Center, assured that the increasing modus operandi consists of use AirTag to track cars, steal them and then sell them abroad. It’s also possible that AirTags could be used to tag cars as part of an effort to transport drugs across the border.
The report of the two recently detected cases confirms that AirTag security measures were activated at the right time, frustrating the intentions of criminals. But it’s not always like that.
The controversial uses of the AirTag
Since the days of its launch, Apple AirTags fueled users’ imaginations when it came to choosing the wrong uses of the device. Several of them were linked to harassment and violence against women.
The above situations prompted Apple to conduct a review to prevent unwanted tracking. They have updated AirTag security warnings and are still working closely with security groups. and dedicated law enforcement agencies.
Safety measures built into AirTags include an alert that activates when the device is out of range of the person who owns it., and this alert will appear on iPhones. Android phones can also detect unknown Bluetooth trackers, including AirTags.
Apple presented the AirTag as a locator for objects essential to our daily lives, such as backpacks, keys or wallets. But in the real world, Users considered more diverse scenarios, including several outside the law. Which clearly shows that there is still a lot to do to make it a 100% safe accessory.
