Experts say that electronic tracking devices are a growing problem.

“The AirTag simply took tracking to the next level.

AirTags now extended that vulnerability to run-of-the-mill criminals and everyday offenders.”

Someone holding an Apple AirTag and an iPhone, looking at location data for the tag.

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Tag or Tracker?

Two women involved with the lawsuit said the devices had been used by their former partners to track them.

Apple did not respond to a request for comment about the lawsuit.

Closeup on someone holding an Apple AirTag.

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But the computer giant said in February that it was responding to privacy complaints about AirTags.

“But worse than bugs, AirTags don’t have to be physically close to the stalker.

Stalkers can use AirTags while they’re in another state or even country,” Campbell added.

… AirTags don’t have to be physically close to the stalker.

Stalkers can use AirTags while they’re in another state or even country.

The technology behind the AirTag makes stalking alarmingly easy, Kapczynski said.