Cellphone Picture Code Uploaded Online Now Tells Stalkers Where You Live
Cellphones
have become one of our most beloved modern conveniences, or even
necessities, and most Americans have become dependent on them for much
more than making calls. One of the many useful features of many phones
is the built in camera.Who would have imagined that the camera could pose a significant safety risk to you and your family. It seems as there is nothing in today’s world which is devoid of risks and your camera phone is no exception. By sending an innocent photo to a wide variety of sites on the internet, you are unwittingly posting much more than the photo itself. There is information embedded in every photo you post that can lead a bad guy directly to you or your family members.
And it’s worse than that. By checking out the sites you post on, they can construct an accurate picture of your routine that includes specific routes, times and locations. You are pretty much putting out a notice to potential evil doers detailing opportunities they have to do something harmful. You have no way of knowing who is receiving this info and who might be up to no good.
All is not lost, though. There is an easy solution to this problem. You simply change some settings on your phone and all of the embedded tracking information disappears from view. The video details the problem along with the easy solution.
Rick Wells is an author who contributes to conservative media outlets. He is the co-founder of the charitable organization ‘Give a Kid a Smile’ which you can follow and support at www.facebook.com/GiveAKidASmile?fref=ts You can also follow Rick on Facebook at www.facebook.com/pages/Rick-Wells/1405080846374047?ref=hl
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