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Apple's AirTag Tracker Has Already Been Hacked [Video]

Apple's AirTag Tracker Has Already Been Hacked [Video]

Posted May 10, 2021 at 6:35am by iClarified
Apple's new AirTag tracker has already been hacked by security researcher Thomas Roth (stacksmashing).

The achievement was announced on Twitter yesterday.

Yesss!!! After hours of trying (and bricking 2 AirTags) I managed to break into the microcontroller of the AirTag!


Apple's AirTag Tracker Has Already Been Hacked [Video]

Roth confirmed that it was possible to re-flash the microcontroller. To demonstrate this, he posted a video showing a modified AirTag that directs users to his website rather than found.apple.com.

Apple has yet to respond to the hack; however, it will likely attempt to address the vulnerability in a future update.

You can purchase an AirTag for $29 or just a four pack for $99.


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Apple's AirTag Tracker Has Already Been Hacked [Video]

Apple's AirTag Tracker Has Already Been Hacked [Video]
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NoGoodNick
NoGoodNick - May 11, 2021 at 8:41pm
And in exchange for his two bricked AirTags, he pockets 1.5 Million! Not a bad trade off, especially since Apple will know what to patch.
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marcel.ursaciuc
marcel.ursaciuc - May 10, 2021 at 3:12pm
Any good electronist c芒nd do reflash with wires ,no dangerous at all
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vonxxx
vonxxx - May 10, 2021 at 10:49am
Tell him, beter QR for web redirect, like hack aitags馃槀馃槀馃槀
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donsinrostro
donsinrostro - May 10, 2021 at 8:37am
Good for him grabbing Mcdonalds by their apples
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Griesel
Griesel - May 10, 2021 at 7:59am
So what?
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nkansahboss
nkansahboss - May 10, 2021 at 9:18am
Oh yeah so what again
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AoS_HJ
AoS_HJ - May 10, 2021 at 1:10pm
Agreed! So what.
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