Revealed: How stalkers are weaponising Airtags and GPS trackers to harass their victims

Charities and support groups have warned that hidden surveillance devices and spyware has been on the rise since the Covid-19 pandemic - (Getty/iStock)

Apple AirTags and GPS tracking devices are being weaponised by stalkers, fuelling a “disturbing” surge in cases and leaving victims in fear for their lives.

Abusers have been using the coin-sized devices, which can be bought for as little as £35, along with apps designed for parental control, to track ex-partners at their workplaces and keep tabs on their location.