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Please Don't Rob Me - The danger in uploading photos

Posted by freedomforall 9 years, 9 months ago to Technology

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Are you at home? This is a question many a thief would love to know the answer to before attempting to break in and steal your valuables. And it turns out it’s surprisingly simple to answer that question using a bit of code and Instagram.

SOURCE URL: http://www.geek.com/apps/please-dont-rob-me-uses-a-photo-to-know-when-you-arent-home-1599937/

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Posted by KahnQuest 9 years, 9 months ago

Ah, tech. I can remember (not very long ago, actually) when the scare was someone breaking into your car not for the car or the stereo, but for the home address on your registration card.

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  Posted by freedomforall 9 years, 9 months ago
  
  All that info is online now. No need to break in at all.
  
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