Despite Apple's best efforts, the stigma associated with the AirTag being exploited by creeps will continue to grow. Incidents involving stalking will keep drawing attention to the tracking technology concealed inside a victim's belongings.
Whether it is a bag left behind at the airport or an unsuspicious car theft, AirTags have proven to be an invaluable tool for reuniting owners with their lost possessions.
Yet, there is evidence to suggest that these devices have made their way into the wrong hands. Stalkers have secretly attached AirTags to the property of at least some unsuspecting victims. The good news is that research suggests a potential new remedy for this problem: The BlueSleuth-Lite.
What is BlueSleuth-Lite?
As featured on Fox News, the BlueSleuth-Lite was created by brilliant US-based inventors with the goal of rapidly detecting AirTags and other Bluetooth low-energy (BLE) tags to prevent stalking. It is a small, portable gadget that can be clipped onto a keychain and charged through wireless or USB micro charging.
The gadget was developed by Berkeley Varitronics Systems. The group claims that their creation is the first and only product that can instantly detect and warn for concealed BLE tags and is more sensitive and accurate than any smartphone app currently available.
Based on the original BlueSleuth product, BlueSleuth-Lite's creators claim to have sold hundreds of units to law enforcement agencies. This device has also been provided to ATM security teams, Weights and Measures inspectors, and owners/managers of gas stations with a problem with covert Bluetooth card skimmers.
While it is currently seeking funding on Kickstarter, the BlueSleuth-Lite is not yet for sale to the general public. Funding on Kickstarter for the project was $5,167 as of now, out of a total target of $18,000.
If you give $499, you will be among the first to get a batch guaranteed to thwart the efforts of stalkers and other illicit trackers.
AirTag Firmware Update
Until BlueSleuth-Lite is released, Apple ensures that AirTag owners may continue to have faith in the gadget.
There were two new versions of the AirTag firmware released by the tech giant at the end of last year. The first release occurred in November, and the most current release occurred in December.
With the latest version in November 2022, you may use Precision Locating to seek down any unseen AirTag tracking devices that may be monitoring your every move.
iPhone owners may now quickly and easily search for these potentially malicious AirTags. The 2.0.24 version update requires iOS 16.2 or later.
In the December 2022 maintenance release, version 2.0.36, a bug in the locator was fixed. A problem with the accelerometer not activating in some instances has been resolved, according to the previous report.
