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@article{179245,
        author = {Parashuram Vananjakar},
        title = {Smart Tags and Cyber Stalking: A Forensic Analysis of Bluetooth Tags and Anti-Stalking Countermeasures},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {11},
        number = {12},
        pages = {7724-7729},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=179245},
        abstract = {The convenience offered by Bluetooth trackers is undeniable; however, their potential for misuse has raised significant privacy concerns worldwide, including in India. While devices like Apple AirTags and Android Trackers continue to evolve, so too do the risks associated with their unauthorized use. Stalking, in particular, has emerged as a pressing issue, as the use of tracking devices to monitor individuals without their consent constitutes a criminal offense. Study indicate an increasing number of both women and men experiencing stalking incidents at some point in their lives, underscoring a broader societal challenge related to intrusive surveillance behaviors. Numerous incidents have been reported where individuals have discovered Bluetooth trackers unexpectedly placed on their vehicles, within personal belongings, or used in contexts that suggest harassment or unauthorized monitoring of movements. These cases highlight growing concerns that cyber stalking is on the rise in tandem with advances in tracking technology.},
        keywords = {Air Tag, Android Tag, Stalking, NFC, Smartphone, Find My network, GPS trackers, Bluetooth Scanner. Cyber stalking},
        month = {May},
        }