Apple definitely did not count on this: in Canada, AirTags are actively used to steal expensive cars

V Apple introduced the AirTag in April, and even then many were suspicious of security, as the device could be used for surveillance. V as a result, and it turned out.

What does it mean?

O an alarming trend is reported by Canadian police. So, in press release The York Regional Police say that hijackers have begun to actively use AirTags to steal expensive cars. The scheme is simple: an attacker sees a suitable machine, for example, on parking at store, sets a label, tracks it location and, after waiting for the car to be left on night on street by at home, steals him. The main thing - install tracker in inconspicuous place so that the driver does not found him - in the inside of the bumper or behind gas tank hatch.

Of course, users are warned when an unfamiliar AirTag is tracking them. location. But not at everyone has an iPhone, far from everyone receives a notification or follows a recommendation to disable the tag.

By police data, so far only five thefts have been directly related to AirTag, but law enforcement officers believe that in this method will be used more actively in the future.

The police urged car owners to park in a closed garage, if possible, and check your car regularly for the presence of trackers, especially if they receive an unknown AirTag notification.

A source: MacRumors