Tile Trackers Found to Have Unencrypted Data Vulnerability

Security researchers from Georgia Institute of Technology discovered that Tile tracking tags transmit unencrypted static MAC addresses and rotating IDs, creating a privacy risk. The flaw allows anyone with a radio‑frequency scanner to intercept tag data, potentially enabling stalking or unauthorized location tracking. Life360, Tile's parent company, was contacted with the findings but ceased communication, later stating it had implemented several security improvements without detailing them. Weiterlesen