Organized crime and domestic violence perps are big buyers of tracking devices

June 25, 2024 at 11:48PM Australian study by the Crime Commission in New South Wales reveals that high purchasers of tracking devices are linked to organized crime and domestic violence. The study involved 5,163 trackers and identified connections to serious crimes, domestic violence, and the emergence of contract crews for violent tasks. Recommendations include tighter … Read more

Google, Apple gear to raise alarm if someone tries stalking you with wireless tracking tag

May 14, 2024 at 09:45AM Google and Apple are introducing an anti-stalking feature for Android 6.0+ and iOS 17.5 to alert users if someone uses a Bluetooth tag to track them. It aims to address alleged misuse of tracking devices for stalking. Apple’s Find My network has a similar alert feature for AirTags, and the … Read more