MichiganShootist Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 It seems that cell phone pictures posted direct to the web can provide a road map to your location. Looks like a potential security problem to me. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDJt1DgqNmQ&feature=BFa&list=WL8F78B375F9DDB8A1&index=4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbbean Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 It seems that cell phone pictures posted direct to the web can provide a road map to your location. Looks like a potential security problem to me. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDJt1DgqNmQ&feature=BFa&list=WL8F78B375F9DDB8A1&index=4 One that is easily fixed, with solutions widely distributed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heckler Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 Our Sheriff's office loves it when kids post pics of their super secret hidden pot stash........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maineshootah Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 It seems that cell phone pictures posted direct to the web can provide a road map to your location. Looks like a potential security problem to me. Turn OFF your gps in your phone before you take photos and you will be all set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corey Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=118884&st=0&p=1346269&hl=geotagging&fromsearch=1entry1346269 Geotagging is definitely a scary thing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
want2race Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 (edited) Thanks for posting. Good info. Also, if you don't want anybody listening to you with your phone, take the battery out. I'm not secret squirrel enough to have to do that. Edited April 18, 2011 by want2race Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flack jacket Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 Correct. Change to E911 only..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndaQuarter Posted April 23, 2011 Share Posted April 23, 2011 Turning off the geo-tagging seems to be the key. Seems like the vendors would not have the default setting "on" but that seems to be the norm. Saw a security release from work that some cameras also have the feature and can present the same risk. Don't recall the models but it is a point to remember. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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