Researchers from the Georgia Institute of Technology have identified significant vulnerabilities in Tile tracking devices, which are popular among consumers for locating personal belongings. The absence of encryption and the use of static MAC addresses make these devices susceptible to exploitation by malicious actors, raising serious privacy concerns. While Tile’s parent company, Life360, claims to have addressed these issues, critics, including the Electronic Frontier Foundation, argue that the company has inadequately responded to calls for improved security measures, unlike competitors like Apple and Google. This situation underscores the urgent need for standardized safety protocols in the Bluetooth tracking device industry to protect users from potential stalking and unauthorized tracking.