Apple will update AirTag beacons to protect users from surveillance
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Apple said it will update the software of its AirTag smart beacons to prevent hackers from using them for criminal purposes. This was reported on the company's website.
The corporation said in a statement that the company is concerned about reports that AirTag has been misused. “We condemn in the strongest terms any malicious use of our products,” Apple responded to the allegations from users.
Apple has announced that the AirTag firmware update will bring new privacy warnings when you first set up your device. Also, when receiving an unwanted tracking alert, consumers will be able to know the exact location of the unknown AirTag. These measures will help protect users from surveillance. In the future, Apple intends to change the sound of the smart beacon notification to a sharper and louder one to make the accessory easier to find.
“We are actively working with law enforcement on all requests related to AirTag,” Apple said. The company said that each key fob has a unique number that is tied to a specific Apple ID, which allows you to reveal the identity of the attacker.
In early February, it became known that the network began selling AirTag tags, improved for spying on people. The speaker was removed from the modified device, so the device is completely silent – the beacon will not be able to make sounds and attract the attention of users.
