- cross-posted to:
- news@beehaw.org
- cross-posted to:
- news@beehaw.org
Warning: This story contains some offensive language
So-called spy-cam porn has existed in China for at least a decade, despite the fact that producing and distributing porn is illegal in the country.
But in the past couple of years the issue has become a regular talking point on social media, with people - particularly women - swapping tips on how to spot cameras as small as a pencil eraser. Some have even resorted to pitching tents inside hotel rooms to avoid being filmed.
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Rather than a flash, you could turn it on as a flashlight to look for reflections from hidden can lenses.
You can also point your phone camera around to look for the IR led on a hidden camera. Note that the rooms lights should be turned off and any curtains closed for this to make sure the hidden camera goes to “nighttime” mode. You can check if your phone will work for this using a good old fashioned remote control with an IR led and see how well its picked up by your phone.
You can also use your phone to check for WiFi networks that seem suspicious.
Don’t forget Bluetooth. I have a handy app called “Bluetooth scanner” which scans for Bluetooth signals.
It creates a list with the names of the devices it finds, plus other info like the device’s internal name, vendor name, BT address, signal strength, protocol and so on.
It even has a feature which helps you find the device based on changes in signal strength as you walk around.