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Aren't AirTags implicitly linked to an Apple account? 99% of people have no clue how to hide their IP, you can get tracked back by the police so easily (and App
by dj_mc_merlin 5y ago
Aren't AirTags implicitly linked to an Apple account? 99% of people have no clue how to hide their IP, you can get tracked back by the police so easily (and Apple + telcos + VPNs located in US+ jurisdiction _will_ help the police/FBI). It's almost a benefit to society: a way to enable people to commit crimes in the stupidest way possible.
- iudqnolq 5y agoYes and no. Quoting TFA: > While OpenHaystack-based AirTag clones are not paired with an Apple ID, the retrieval of location reports requires authentication. Such an account however can be created anonymously using an email address without any identity/KYC-verification. > The OpenHaystack team currently even considers running a server that proxies those location report requests, which in the future might take away the need to create an account oneself. Imagine a clone. They use the apple network for free, while white-labeling it. They could create accounts with their own emails and IPs, and forward the data to users.
- dj_mc_merlin 5y agoMy point is, most people are completely unaware of the fact that you can still get found with an anonymous account. Apple keeps the logs and will comply with a subpoena. So, unlike a GPS tracker, you can prove in court really easily and even automate finding offenders.. Wait, I'm not liking this so much anymore.