News for hackers. Stuff that matters.

A comment on Apple and Google deliver support for unwanted tracking alerts in iOS and Android. Parent comment

Re:Apple and Google deliver support for unwanted tracking al... by kjkjadksj on Monday May 13, 2024 @09:31PM (#40350664)
Airtag pinging a location that may not even be accurate is not a reasonable cause for search nor even enough information to know where to search in some cases. Imagine the airtag says it is in an apartment complex. Which of the hundreds of units in that building do you decide to barge through and search? All you have is a 2d map and 35ft resolution on a good day.
[ Parent | on HN ]
Re:Apple and Google deliver support for unwanted tracking al... by caf on Tuesday May 14, 2024 @01:55AM (#40352044)
It's not enough for a search but it's enough to knock on the door and ask.
[ Parent | on HN ]
Re:Apple and Google deliver support for unwanted tracking al... by kjkjadksj on Tuesday May 14, 2024 @06:10AM (#40353496)
How do you expect this to work out? "Hey did you steal my phone?" Again if its a multistory building you aren't finding the correct door.
[ Parent | on HN ]
Re:Apple and Google deliver support for unwanted tracking al... by dhosek on Tuesday May 14, 2024 @11:30AM (#40356249)
Yes, but it should be enough if the victim of the theft was able to walk into the store and see his bike there.

If you ever have something stolen, ask the cops how much time and effort they’ll dedicate to finding the stolen goods. They do not care.

[ Parent | on HN ]