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Query Apple's FindMy network with Python

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418 points nkko | 3 comments | 21 Dec 24 12:14 UTC | HN request time: 0.61s | source
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zikduruqe ◴[21 Dec 24 14:36 UTC] No.42479932[source]▶
You used to be able to query this data locally from your MacBook, but Apple decided to encrypt it. It was fun to put an AirTag on your cat, then use GPS Visualizer to plot your cat's activities overnight.

https://github.com/icepick3000/AirtagAlex

https://www.gpsvisualizer.com

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1. bolognafairy ◴[22 Dec 24 03:43 UTC] No.42484245[source]▶
> but Apple decided to encrypt it.

Yes. As part of a major effort to reduce the abuse potential of AirTags, something that people have been very justifiably demanding.

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2. zikduruqe ◴[22 Dec 24 09:53 UTC] No.42485401[source]▶
Ah yes.

The data that is already displayed in my GUI, is now encrypted on my disk that I have full access to. Got it. /s

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3. alibarber ◴[22 Dec 24 10:22 UTC] No.42485501[source]▶
I think the concern could be that someone other than you might have access to your disk or computer.

Perhaps some people in a uniform could get access to that computer, physically or otherwise, and then have access to lots of interesting location histories from it, and they may not have your best interests in mind.