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Apple reveals more about AirTag stalking protections

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Re: Apple reveals more about AirTag stalking protections

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Post by jolux »

Invictus0 wrote: post #2

Are these domestic abuse activists aware that GPS tracking devices already exist and have existed for a long time? See here for an example [0]. [0]: https://www.amazon.com/Real-time-Tracker-Worldwide-Coverage-...

Just because similar devices already exist doesn't mean there isn't also a potential for harm with this device, particularly since these will be sold at every Apple Store and have much more exposure.

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Post by diebeforei485 »

Invictus0 wrote: post #2

Are these domestic abuse activists aware that GPS tracking devices already exist and have existed for a long time? See here for an example [0]. [0]: https://www.amazon.com/Real-time-Tracker-Worldwide-Coverage-...

Sure, but it makes sense to raise concerns about an Apple product because your organization would get more media coverage.

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Post by Fauntleroy »

Invictus0 wrote: post #2

Are these domestic abuse activists aware that GPS tracking devices already exist and have existed for a long time? See here for an example [0]. [0]: https://www.amazon.com/Real-time-Tracker-Worldwide-Coverage-...

Murderers could also kill someone by strangling them any old time, but guns make it a lot easier. Sometimes simply improving the user experience of a heinous act is enough.

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Post by chc »

Invictus0 wrote: post #2

Are these domestic abuse activists aware that GPS tracking devices already exist and have existed for a long time? See here for an example [0]. [0]: https://www.amazon.com/Real-time-Tracker-Worldwide-Coverage-...

This is basically "No wireless. Less space than a Nomad. Lame." but make it pro-Apple.

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Post by detaro »

Invictus0 wrote: post #2

Are these domestic abuse activists aware that GPS tracking devices already exist and have existed for a long time? See here for an example [0]. [0]: https://www.amazon.com/Real-time-Tracker-Worldwide-Coverage-...

Yes, people in that field are painfully aware.

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Post by RcouF1uZ4gsC »

It seems that people already in that situation are already very vulnerable and AirTags don’t really add that much new vulnerability.

If someone has physical access to you and your devices, it will be very hard for you you be sure they are not tracking you. With a lot of Android devices, you can root them and get access to a ton of location data.

Many apps also store your location data. You can also side load apps that would do this even more so.

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Post by capableweb »

bombcar wrote: post #8

If you really want to track someone it's not that hard to just buy an iPhone and turn "find my iPhone" on and slip it somewhere. You could even hardwire it into a car so it remains charged.

Are you really comparing a device that costs hundreds of USD and has a form factor of... A phone, with a device that's supposed to be hooked up to a keychain and that costs 29 USD?
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