AirTag-Facilitated Stalking Protection: Evaluating Unwanted Tracking
summary
Two field studies test AirTag anti‑stalking features with NA=50 participants for notification reliability and NB=19 in a deception plus locating task. Results show iOS: 100% alerts versus Android: 56% alerts, Android alerts also arrive much later. Many recipients ignore or misunderstand the unobtrusive notification; effective responses require prior knowledge. Precise locating uses UWB to centimeter accuracy but Find My’s UI and sound locating often frustrate searches. Recommendations: clearer urgent warnings and a guided disable-and-locate workflow.
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chapters (6)
- 0:00AirTag stalking risks
- 1:14Bluetooth trackers enable tracking
- 3:21Anti-stalking notification reliability
- 6:31User reactions to notifications
- 10:19Locating hidden AirTags
- 10:41Future risks and ethics
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