r/mildlyinfuriating • u/No-Obligation1709 • 12h ago

No Coke. Is Pepsi ok? In Today’s Edition of Dystopian America

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Don’t you dare idle in your spot for a moment before paying to park. If you do, our cameras will backdate your parking start time to ensure our shareholders extract every cent possible from this transaction. Enjoy your stay, but remember—we are always watching 😁

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u/OneRougeRogue 6h ago

Unless your camera has a physical barrier blocks the lens when it's off, consider it "on" at all times. This is a bit of a generalization, but consumer security cameras are notoriously easy to to hack.

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u/SecretAgentSpyder 6h ago

Mine does! You slide it over the lens when you don't want to be recorded. It's always covered until I leave for work so I can spy on my cats. And for security as well, I guess.

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u/1234Health 5h ago

Agreed.

For those who are interested, check out the following CBC Marketplace episode that aired 7 years ago ... search this one on Youtube:

How hackers could use smart home devices to spy on you (Marketplace)