Subj : This pricey gadget could sniff out uninvited AirTagskeep to you s To : All From : TechnologyDaily Date : Tue Mar 14 2023 06:15:03 This pricey gadget could sniff out uninvited AirTagskeep to you safe Date: Tue, 14 Mar 2023 06:00:50 +0000 Description: With 24 hours of protection, the device will find hidden Bluetooth trackers from all the major brands. FULL STORY ====================================================================== Small cybersecurity firm Berkeley Varitronics Systems (BVS) may soon have a solution to the Apple AirTag stalking problem through its BlueSleuth-Lite detector. It works by detecting all major BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) trackers including the aforementioned AirTags , Galaxy Smart Tags , plus future devices that'll support the standard like earbuds . If multiple gadgets are detected nearby, the BlueSleuths screen will list them out according to signal strength with trackers being given the highest priority. Users will see the misplaced items name, company icon, and when it was last detected on the screen. It wont tell you exactly where a tracker can be found, but you should locate suspicious devices by using the signal strength as a barometer. The BlueSleuth-Lite itself "is small enough to fit in the palm of your hand. Inside is a lithium-ion battery with enough charge to last a full day supporting both wired and wireless charging. Operation is simple, according to BVS. The company states it comes with a two-way rocker/push button that can be used to navigate through BlueSleuths menu to find trackers or configure its settings. BVS states its detector has a maximum range of 75 feet, however, you can adjust the BlueSleuth-Lites sensitivity so it only sniffs out trackers close to you. Given its small size, you can fit it on a keychain and take the detector with you everywhere you go. Stalking problem Originally, Bluetooth trackers like the Apple AirTag were designed to help people find lost or stolen items. However, over the past couple of years or so, there have been numerous reports of these devices being misused as an inexpensive, effective way to stalk people. Apple has introduced anti-stalking features giving iPhone owners a way to detect uninvited AirTags on their person, but it isnt perfect. BVS claims warning notifications may take hours or even days after the tracker has already been hidden to reach your phone. Plus, Android devices cant detect AirTags without a third-party app so those users are out of luck if someone drops one on them. And theres the possibility that an uninvited AirTag has had its speaker removed so the alarm wont sound off. There are so many ways bad actors can get around current barriers. With the BlueSleuth-Lite, these flaws in BLE trackers are seemingly addressed. You dont need a third-party app, it vibrates to alert people, and it can, assuming it works as promised, immediately identify hidden tags. Availability The launch date for the BlueSleuth-Lite appears to be set for June 2023. Prior to this, BVS had a Kickstarter campaign to raise funds to create the detector. The goal having already been met, however, theres a bit of room left for additional backers. Pledging $499 with net you a single BlueSleuth-Lite with the higher tiers offering more units. Unfortunately, BVS states the price tag will probably jump an extra 25 percent to cover additional development. Doing the math, the BlueSleuth-Lite could go for over $600 at launch. So, definitely an expensive piece of equipment. If youre looking for a more affordable way to protect your privacy, be sure to check out TechRadars list of the best privacy tools for 2023 . ====================================================================== Link to news story: https://www.techradar.com/news/this-pricey-gadget-could-sniff-out-uninvited-ai rtagskeep-to-you-safe --- Mystic BBS v1.12 A47 (Linux/64) * Origin: tqwNet Technology News (1337:1/100) .