NO ONE expects to be secretly watched on holiday, but as cameras and listening devices become more accessible, it’s a very real possibility.
A security expert has revealed which gadget you need to make sure you’re not being spied on while travelling.
Technology and security expert Adrian Kingsley-Hughes has shared his expertise on an anti-spy device that could be worth investing in if you’re concerned.
The cyber pro warns that while many of these tools are variations on the same gadget, one in particular may well come in useful.
The JMDHKK Hidden Camera Detector and Anti Spy Detector is supposedly a three-in-one camera finder, radio frequency detector scanner and magnetic field scanner.
The handy gadget, available on Amazon, can reportedly detect wireless cameras, miniature cameras, wireless audio bugs, audio video bugging devices, unwanted GPS trackers, and other devices.
The device works by using a circle of red LED lights to shine out, which camera lenses in the room will reflect, giving away their position.
Adrian explains that you should be able to see a red dot reflecting from a camera 12 to 15 feet away with this tool, although if a sneaky camera is well hidden, you’ll have to move around a lot to spot it.
If you’re worried about covert GPS trackers, this device claims to trace them too, by detecting magnetic fields.
He tested this feature on a range of different strength magnets, and it detected them effectively.
But he warns against its effectiveness if a tracker were attached to vehicle, which a GPS tracker could be for obvious reasons.
The radio frequency detector claims to help find hidden devices by picking up on signals they transmit.
While it works well and has a decent range, it will inevitably pick up signals from commonplace objects around you like charger bricks or wiring in the walls.
For £45.99 the security pro says there’s no harm in picking up one of these for peace of mind while you’re settling in on holiday, and if someone is spying on you – it may well alert you to the danger.
And if you’re not careful, Wi-Fi can be used by hackers to spy on your search history, which could have a devastating impact.
Another security pro has shared their advice for your next holiday – warning that everyone makes the same mistake when they check into a hotel and it could be increasing your chances of getting robbed.
Finally, check for these sinister warning signs on your phone, laptop and desktop computer to make sure you haven’t been hacked.
