Tile exploit could let stalkers follow you with your own tracker — Bluetooth broadcasting flaw is relatively simple to exploit, researchers discover
https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/cyber-security/tile-exploit-could-let-stalkers-follow-you-with-your-own-tracker-researchers-uncover-broadcasting-flaw-via-bluetooth
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obsidianfoxxy7870@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 6 pts · 359d
This is why I don't like the idea of a technology built to track me in such a public way. Yes my phone does with cell towers but at least it generally is harder to get.
Salvo@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 359d
It does have its use case, especially since Things are so bloody expensive nowadays.
When a replacement car key costs $2000, some people may chose to pay $50 for a keyring that makes it easy to find them when the lose them down the back of the sofa, regardless of the privacy implications.
That said, I have never had to search for the two items I have an AirTag attached to; although an AirTag in my wallet would be handy.
RiceManatee@lemmy.ca · 5 pts · 359d
Wait until you discover satellite Bluetooth tracking. https://hubble.com/