Shocking! Apple AirTag hacked and reprogrammed by security researcher
After a few hours and the destruction of multiple tags in the process, the security researcher made firmware dumps and eventually discovered the microcontroller could be reflashed, the report said. In short, the researcher proved it was possible to alter the programming of the microcontroller, to change how it functions.
May 09, 2021, 23:02 PM IST
Apple's new Find My feature will let users know if they are being tracked
The feature seems to be designed to counteract a scenario where a Find My-compatible device is hidden in a pocket or bag and then used to track someone's movements. The `Item Safety Alerts` setting was found in early versions of iOS 14.3, according to AppleInsider, but was removed until its reappearance in iOS 14.5.
Mar 05, 2021, 18:30 PM IST
