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Tile Trackers Expose Users to Stalking Risks, Researchers Warn

9/29/2025

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Researchers from the Georgia Institute of Technology warn Tile trackers, used by over 88 million people, have design flaws enabling stalking.
Each Tile tag broadcasts an unencrypted MAC address and a unique ID.
Tile's servers may store user location data in cleartext, enabling potential mass surveillance.
Life360, Tile's parent company, has not addressed security issues despite being informed by researchers.

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Story summary

Researchers from the Georgia Institute of Technology warn Tile trackers, used by over 88 million people, have design flaws enabling stalking.
Each Tile tag broadcasts an unencrypted MAC address and a unique ID.
Tile's servers may store user location data in cleartext, enabling potential mass surveillance.
Life360, Tile's parent company, has not addressed security issues despite being informed by researchers.