Apple spoke about the way to protect against surveillance

Apple encouraged users to contact the police if they found an orphan AirTag. It is reported by the Appleinsider edition.

The company said it was concerned about reports of surveillance cases using the AirTag wireless beacon. Experts advised that if someone else’s device was found attached to personal belongings, contact the police. Apple noted that this method of protecting health and property is universal.

The message also says that a third-party user will not be able to find out who owns the beacon if the last one was planted on him. The journalists noted that usually attackers who want to track a person or valuables in his possession hide the AirTag and turn on the lost mode on it. In this case, the beacon can lead them to the victim’s place of residence.

However, if a smart accessory is found for a certain period of time away from its owner, the device will begin to make sounds and send notifications to iPhone users. Apple also said that when someone else’s AirTag is found, you need to scan its serial number using the Locator application and send it to the company. If the police start an investigation, then the American company, in turn, pledges to provide assistance.

Earlier, there were reports that attackers began using AirTag wireless beacons to spy on people or steal expensive cars. So, at the end of December, a US resident said that she had found a device under the wheel arch of her car.