Apple sued because AirTag was exploited by bad guys

AirTag makes it easier for users to find items, but at the same time, this tool is also being used by bad guys for nefarious purposes. By attaching AirTag to luggage or wallets, users can track the location of the item through the Find My app. Because AirTag uses millions of other Apple devices as a reference point, it has a high level of accuracy. Thanks to its compact size and affordable price ($29), bad guys can easily put AirTag in the subject's handbag, pocket, or car. US police said that thieves often hide AirTag in expensive cars to plan carjacking.

In 2022, Lauren Hughes - one of 37 people suing Apple said she was tracked by AirTag. Lauren Hughes' ex-boyfriend attached an AirTag inside the tire of his car to track her location, hotel, and new home.

The lawsuit claims that AirTag has become a weapon for stalkers and abusers.

Previously, an anonymous woman told CBS News that someone had slipped an AirTag into her jacket at a bar in New York (USA) in January 2022.

By using technology, the bad guys can get the real-time location information of the victim. If the victim's location is constantly revealed to the bad guys, they have no way to escape.

In 2022, Apple warned users not to use the device to track others without consent because it was illegal. Accessories like AirTag and AirPods will warn users if they are paired with a device that does not belong to them. AirTag will display a notification if the user is moving with an AirTag that does not belong to them. From June 2021, Apple said that AirTag will beep randomly between 8 and 24 hours after being separated from the owner and added a feature to disable unfamiliar AirTags.

However, these safety measures may not be enough. According to KGET , four people used AirTags to track and kill a 61-year-old woman in California (USA). In another case, a woman in Indiana (USA) used AirTags to track her boyfriend and killed him after suspecting he was cheating, according to USA Today .

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