The industry standard 'Detecting Unwanted Location Trackers' by Apple and Google aims to counter malicious use of Bluetooth trackers for stalking by alerting iPhone and Android users about unknown Bluetooth devices moving with them, although concerns about false alarms exist. Companies are committing to making future products compatible, with plans to collaborate with the Internet Engineering Task Force for further development. However, there are worries about the standard's enforceability and potential loopholes, creating challenges for theft tracking and stalking prevention
Issues surrounding tag compatibility, design flaws, exploitation possibilities, and balancing security with privacy considerations persist, indicating ongoing concerns and debates within the realm of Bluetooth trackers' usage and security measures. https://www.schneier.com/blog/archives/2024/05/detecting-malicious-trackers.html