By Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report; Edited by News Gate Team
Crowdsourced creep alert invention could save someone’s life in America
It seems that no matter what Apple does to try to dodge the reputation it’s earning for an AirTag being used by creeps, it can’t shake the reality that stalker-type crimes highlight the tracking technology hidden inside a victim’s belonging.
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AirTags have been a huge asset for helping people find their lost items, whether it be a missing piece of luggage at the airport or a laptop case that was left behind at your coffee shop.Although, these products also have a history of falling into the wrong hands, and some have had stalkers plant AirTags on their items without their knowledge. The good news is, there may be a new product to stop that now.
What is this new product called BlueSleuth-Lite?
The product is called the BlueSleuth-Lite, and it is designed to stop stalkers in their tracks by detecting AirTags and any other Bluetooth low-energy (BLE) tags instantly according to its innovative American inventors.
The BlueSleuth-Lite is a keychain-attachable, palm-sized device that can be charged wirelessly or with a USB micro.
The device’s developers at Berkeley Varitronics Systems assert that it is the only one on the market that instantly detects and alarms for concealed BLE tags, and that it is more sensitive and accurate than any smartphone app.
Based on their marketing materials, the makers of the BlueSleuth-Lite claim to have sold hundreds of BlueSleuth Bluetooth skimmer locators to law enforcement task forces, ATM security teams, Weights and Measures inspectors, and owners/managers of gas stations with hidden Bluetooth card skimmers.
How can I get the BlueSleuth-Lite?
The BlueSleuth-Lite is not yet available to the public on the market as it is still being crowdfunded. At the time of publishing, the product had reached up to $5,167 of its $18,000 goal on Kickstarter. If you pledge $499 in support, you will receive the first batch to stop stalkers and any other illegal tracking.
How can I protect myself in the meantime?
There are lots of items out there that you can carry around with you for your protection, especially if you’re traveling alone or at later hours. We cover some of the best tech for personal protection here.
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By Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report; Edited by News Gate Team
