Apple’s Find My network can be exploited to track any Bluetooth device, even Android phones

Eric Zeman / Android Authority TL;DR A flaw in Apple’s Find My network can be exploited to track the location of any Bluetooth device. It lets hackers trick the network into thinking an Android phone or gaming console is an AirTag and then pinpoint its location to within 10 feet. The exploit doesn’t require administrator privileges and works on Bluetooth devices running Linux, Android, or Windows, Smart TVs, gaming consoles, and VR headsets. Apple’s Find My network makes it easy for users to track the location of their iPhones, Macs, and other possessions using an AirTag. However, as seen previously, it can be misused to stalk unsuspecting users. While Apple has implemented anti-stalking measures to prevent others from tracking your whereabouts with a hidden AirTag, a newly discovered exploit can let hackers leverage the Find My network to track any Bluetooth device, including Android phones. Discovered by a team of researchers from George Mason University, this exploit essentiall ... Read full article.