If a plan is made to travel anywhere, then first of all travel ticket and hotel booking is done. Staying in a hotel is a different pleasure, but technology is developing so fast that there is a fear of safety and security even when going to an unknown place. Meanwhile, a matter related to privacy has come to light from a famous coffee outlet in Bengaluru. Here a woman found a mobile phone kept inside a dustbin in a toilet of the cafe, which was recording videos for about two hours.
When things like this come to light, fear arises, and hence it is important that whenever we stay in a hotel or go to the washroom of a restaurant, we keep our privacy in mind and check for hidden cameras.
First of all, try to find the visuals of any camera. Immediately after entering any hotel room, check yourself in the bathroom, behind the bedroom mirror, near the smoke detector or lamp. Usually cameras are hidden in such places only.
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Tap or gently touch objects that could potentially hide the camera, such as wall hangings, folded towels, decorations, and electronic devices. Listen for any hollow sounds that may indicate a hidden compartment.
Using a flashlight: Light torches around the room. Especially in dark corners or places where cameras may be hidden. The camera lens may shine differently in such circumstances. This will make it easier for you to find out whether the camera is installed or not.
Apart from this, turn off the lights in the room and use the smartphone flashlight to look for any reflection that might hint at the presence of a camera lens.
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Phone Apps: There are many smartphone apps available that can detect infrared light from hidden cameras. You can use any app to scan the room and identify any unusual sources of light.
Wire or Cable: Be sure to check the room for any suspicious wires or cables. See if there is any wire which you do not see connected to anything, and that is to supply power to the camera installed in the room.
WiFi Network Scanner: Avoid connecting to public WiFi networks in hotels. Instead, use a Wi-Fi network scanner to identify all active networks and make sure none of them are suspicious.
Tags: Tech Tricks
FIRST PUBLISHED: August 12, 2024, 10:27 IST
