But did I ever stop to think whether someone could use an AirTag to steal my car?
Nope, but apparently thats a thing now.
In fact, in the last three months, officers have identifiedfivesuch incidents across the York Region in Ontario.
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For example, they can be placed in this inconspicuous power socket.
Credit:York Regional Police
Step 2:Then they can track the vehicle to the victims residence.
Step 5:They start the vehicle and drive away.
Say goodbye to your car.
Damn you, AirTags?
Criminals have had the tools for a while now.
If anything, AirTags are actually less useful for nefarious purposes.
But while the features are good, they arent bulletproof as some unfortunate Canadian car owners have found out.
So… damn you, technology?
To be fair, the use of technology for criminal actions isnt a specific Apple problem.
The same way you cant blame your email providerif you fall for a phishing scam.
Theres a poetic irony in there.
Now could I be bothered to do those things?
But better safe than sorry, I guess.
Story byIoanna Lykiardopoulou
Ioanna is a writer at TNW.
With a background in the humanities, she has a soft spot for social impact-enabling technologies.
