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Make your own AirTags! — Yes, it is possible.
Fraction of a cost, but more features included. It's also more invasive, as your iPhone or Android App won't be able to detect it nearby!
When Apple released AirTags in April 2021, I was super excited to get it! With time, we discovered the that they have limitations and are still posing a great threat to unaware victims of spying. But official AirTag is not the only way to track your belongings silently.
Discover OpenHayStack
OpenHaystack is an application that allows you to create your own accessories that are tracked by Apple’s Find My network. All you need is a Mac and a BBC micro:bit or any other Bluetooth-capable device. By using the app, you can track your accessories anywhere on earth without cellular coverage. Nearby iPhones will discover your accessories and upload their location to Apple’s servers when they have a network connection.
History
OpenHaystack is the result of reverse-engineering and security analysis work of Apple’s Find My network (or offline finding).
OpenHaystack was developed by Secure Mobile Networking Lab of TU Darmstadt after analysing offline finding after its initial announcement in June 2019. SMNT identified how Apple devices can be found by iDevices, even when they were turned off. The…
