Model Brooks Nader Details Terrifying Moment A Stalker Tracked Her Location Using Apple AirTag
09.01.2022 - 02:21
/ perezhilton.com
One woman wants to warn others to remain more vigilant while out and about after experiencing the “scariest moment” of her life, all thanks to an Apple AirTag.
In a video posted to her Instagram Stories on Thursday, model Brooks Nader claimed a random stranger slipped the device inside her bag while out in New York City one night to track her location. In case you didn’t know, AirTags are basically button-sized, wireless tracking devices meant to help users find lost items like keys through the “find my phone” feature on their Apple products. And apparently, in the hands of the wrong person, it can also be used in some alarming ways…
After her night in the city, the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model said she received a suspicious notification on her phone that told her someone had been following her movements for some time. She recalled:
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According to Good Morning America, the 25-year-old received these notifications at the time: “unknown accessory detected,” “this item has been moving with you for a while,” and “the owner can see its location.” The 25-year-old continued in the video:
Nader shared that she “had no idea” of the device’s existence before the terrifying experience. Now, she is hoping “to raise awareness, tell all my ladies out there to watch your belongings, look out for the notification,” adding:
According to Apple’s website, the company put in place several features “designed to discourage unwanted tracking,” including a Tracker Detect app for Android users and a notification system for iOS products. After Nadar’s story made headlines, a spokesperson for Apple issued a statement to E! News, saying:
Thankfully, Brooks phone died