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Tom Pritchard

AirTag stalking is still a problem — here's how to protect yourself on iPhone and Android

Apple AirTag 2 held in the hand.

Apple's AirTags and similar Bluetooth trackers are great for keeping track of all your stuff, whether you're always misplacing keys, wallets, luggage and even vehicles. Unfortunately, the fact that they're so good at keeping tabs on your stuff means that they're very easily exploited for more nefarious purposes — including stalking.

Thankfully, the problem isn't quite as severe as it used to be. AirTag stalking does still happen, but the fact that there are a bunch of ways to protect yourself means that it's a lot easier to spot rogue AirTags before it's too late. You just have to know what to look out for and what to do if a rogue AirTag is following you. Here's what you need to know about protecting yourself from AirTag stalking

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