From
ICanStalkU.com:
Did you know that a lot of smart phones encode the location of where pictures are taken? Anyone who has a copy can access this information.
And it comes out on their website like this (
screen capture):
What are people really saying in their tweets?
tipyourhat: I am currently nearby http://maps.google.com/?q=51.9035,-0.205166666667
pattyrodriguez: I am currently nearby 712 S Sierra Bonita Ave Los Angeles CA
StillHypnotic: I am currently nearby http://maps.google.com/?q=52.5296666667,13.4103333333
londonlovesme: I am currently nearby http://maps.google.com/?q=58.2073333333,16.5923333333
Mirandalina: I am currently nearby 228 W 104 St New York NY
Learn how to disable the geocaching feature of your phone
HERE ... unless you WANT to be stalked.
DEAR FRANKY G - I have not disabled this feature on my phone - so I am TOTALLY stalkable. Just sayin...
First I have to become interesting enough to be stalked...
ReplyDeleteyeah, i don't do the geocaching thing... i did it initially to preserve battery life/roaming, but it has it's privacy benefits, too. no geocaching, no foursquare, no "bookface" places ~ nada. not for me. ;)
ReplyDeleteI'm glad I still have a 'dumb' phone.
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