AirTag

A step-by-step guide for those who may be tracked through stalker apps or wireless beacons.

Small beacons like AirTag make it easy to find a lost wallet or keys — but are also often used for covert tracking. Now you can detect stalkers and protect yourself — regardless of what kind of smartphone you have.

In the past year, a slew of cases in which criminals used AirTags to stalk people have come to light. We explain how this works and how to protect yourself.