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Lifewire: Why Unwanted Tracking Is on the Rise
On February 18, 2022, Nabil Hannan was featured in a LifeWire article titled, Why Unwanted Tracking Is on the Rise. Preview the article below, or read the full article online here.
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It’s never been easier to track your possessions thanks to gadgets like Apple AirTags, but they also contribute to a growing privacy problem.
Apple recently said it would improve AirTag safeguards after reports of people being tracked surreptitiously using AirTags. However, some experts say Apple’s efforts won’t be sufficient to protect users.
“Even with the personal safety guide released by Apple, consumers are still subject to increased risks, as it only gives consumers some tools to use if they suspect their device has been compromised,” Nabil Hannan, managing director at cybersecurity firm NetSPI, told Lifewire in an email interview.
AirTags or CreepTags?
AirTags send out Bluetooth signals that nearby Apple devices can detect. Many people have claimed they’ve been tracked by people using AirTags without their knowledge.
