The other day, I saw the news that a woman found that surveillance cameras were installed in the bathroom of the house where she lived for more than a year.
His classmates were no strangers to men, and they didn't know who set up the cameras and when. He didn't know what the camera was shooting or where the lens was going.
The impact of this news is not so great, because there have been too many such cases around us over the years.
On Valentine's Day 2018, a girl and her boyfriend walked into the living room. A few days later, the couple's private videos were uploaded to countless sites and "paid resource groups" with more than a million views.
And this video quickly spread throughout the circle of acquaintances of the girl.
The girl was humiliated and committed suicide three times in just a few months.
We also occasionally see cameras installed in shopping malls to secretly observe female customers changing clothes.
While driving Didi, the driver turned on the recording device installed while driving, "live-streaming" the secrets of the female passenger's journey.
There are also lewd men who secretly photograph girls' "skirts" in public ...
Having read so much of this news, when I was walking down the street, I suddenly had an inexplicable feeling for a girl passing by, in a mall, train station, hotel or rental house that was about to walk in. Maybe behind it hides an inferior camera with countless dirty eyes hidden?
Today's post, Aunt Yuan will tell you about "secret photography".
I find it hard to believe that the obscene and obscene act of secretly photographing girls' private parts can be used to make money, and this is also a complete "industrial chain".
But the fact is that the "exposure image industry chain" not only does not exist, but is also divided into various branches -
The first is to install pinhole cameras in girls' homes (including hotels and rental houses), or in shopping malls, bathrooms, etc.
These candid camera devices are very small and difficult to detect when hidden in invisible corners.
What's more frightening is that they will also be "upgraded" and "transformed" into mobile phone chargers:
The circular area is the SIM card slot.
What the wires and sockets look like:
What does a clothes hook look like:
Even the most attentive person can find it difficult to recognize these subtle signs.
However, when the camera starts working, whether you are bathing, changing clothes, going to the bathroom, or making out with your loved one, it will be "recorded" and become a hot "film source" in people's hands. Photographer.. The second method is to remotely install virus software on the victim's computer and mobile phone, and then secretly take pictures from their computer and phone camera.
It's even harder to avoid. Maybe you clicked a link at home, downloaded an app, or simply connected to public WiFi.
Your phone, computer is being controlled remotely by hackers, your camera is being secretly deployed, targeting every detail of your life...
The third type is the so-called "street photography" and "door-to-door photography".
This style of shooting is usually rare. As the girls walked down the street, lewd men sneaked up on them with shooting devices and tried to grab the bottom of their skirts.
There are also arrogant men who make excuses to talk to girls, or take the opportunity to slap them in the face, or record their conversations and relationships.
Some taxi and ride-hailing companies for drivers do the same thing — pretend to chat with female passengers and ask them personal questions, while secretly recording their videos and uploading them to live websites.
They even published their phone numbers and addresses.
Finally, there is another situation, the release of a "personal image".
Some girls like to find a photographer to take a "special photo" of themselves and take a picture of their young and sexy body as a souvenir.
At first it is nothing, but as soon as they meet "photographers" who do not have a work ethic, they quickly find that their "private photos" are being published on sites around the world, and they become a novelty. “......
As I've said before, these secretly taken photos and videos aren't just for lewd men to watch.
They will spread these things and make money from them.
Without a doubt, is the most profitable industry ever made -
Photos and videos of girls usually go through two ways: by uploading to pornographic sites, or by "inside" dissemination and sale.
On sites, if you want to see this content, you have to "top-up" to become a "member", and the "membership fee" can range from tens to thousands.
In the Paid Resource Group, all photos and videos are clearly marked with a price, ranging from one night to a thousand.
Consider personal videos with more than one million views. How much money did the promoter end up making?
Not only that, but there are also simple photographers who will set up "paid courses" where other losers pay to learn how to secretly photograph women.
Hiring a student for a few hundred dollars will not only teach you "photography techniques", but also give you a lot of "resources" that they have photographed before.
Driven by such interests, it is not surprising that such a dirty "industry" is everywhere.
At the same time, in line with the easily earned high profits, the criminal cost of "candid photography" is very low.
If you want to buy inflatable photography equipment, just search on Taobao and you can find it almost everywhere.
Some product detail pages even have descriptions like "criminalized."
In addition, it is difficult to obtain evidence from secretly taking photos, and even if caught, the punishment is surprisingly low.
Provisions of the Public Security Administration Punishment Law:
Whoever spies, secretly photographs, eavesdrops, or leaks the secrets of others shall be sentenced to fixed-term imprisonment of not more than five days or a fine of not more than 500 yuan; Where a crime is constituted, it shall be sentenced to fixed-term imprisonment of not more than five days or a fine of not more than 500 yuan. where the circumstances are serious, they shall be sentenced to fixed-term imprisonment of not less than 5 days but not more than 10 days, and may also be fined not more than 500 yuan.
Relative to income, I personally think this penalty is light.
High profits, easy to start, low cost of crime... All this has spawned the candid photography industry chain.
Finally, let's talk about what everyone is really worried about: Since criminals are so common, how can we protect ourselves, girls?
People's Daily posted a series of photos on Weibo, teaching girls how to avoid taking secret photos as much as possible.
Many apply.
But unfortunately, Aunt Yuan searched all the information she could find, and there was no "non-stupid" way.
Weibo also wrote that you can turn off all the lights in the room, turn on the camera on your phone, and scan the entire room with the lens.
If you see a red dot on your phone's screen, it means that there is a hidden camera there.
However, this method can only detect cameras with infrared light fill light.
It is useless to enter the "power off when arriving at the hotel" mode - most cameras are battery-powered and can last for at least 72 hours even without power.
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Although it cannot be prevented, there are still steps we can take to reduce the risk.
For example, we may be more careful in our day-to-day behavior.
Don't go too far to the toilet. When a girl goes to the bathroom, try to go with him.
When changing clothes and bathing in hotels and homestays, keeping the indoor lights dim can reduce the chance of candid photography.
Do not download software from unknown sources or click on links from unknown sources to prevent viruses in electronic devices.
If you want to take "personal photos" you can too, but you must first check the photographer's terms and conditions and sign a non-disclosure agreement.
Sexy selfies or intimate videos taken for you should also be kept safe. It is best to delete these items before sending your electronic devices in for repair, and do not use your loved one's phone to take and save your personal photos.
In addition, if you find that something is wrong, you must stop it immediately and report it to the police.
If you unfortunately find that your private photos and videos have been leaked to the Internet, you can contact the Internet police to request deletion.
Finally, Aunt Yuan wanted to say a few more words.
The article begins with the story of a young woman who committed suicide as a result of her video going viral. Aunt Yuan can fully understand the shame, anger and humiliation in the girl's heart, as well as the mental pressure he endures when he faces the people around him with his fingers.
But I still want to say, don't beat yourself up for this, and don't overreact.
I won't tell you "it's okay" and "it's all over", but I must tell you:
You didn't do anything wrong. Bathing, changing clothes, or having sex with your partner in private places is completely normal behavior.
The real fault is that those lewd photographers and bystanders humiliate you.
The famous American actress Lucy Hale leaked her personal photos in 2014 due to hacking.
He responded with a statement on social media:
I'm unapologetic about being myself and having a private life, it's a shame to be exposed like this.
Whoever is guilty, I despise you.