The Pre-Post Checklist: How to Audit Your Photos Before Sharing
Influence without exposure. How to share your life without giving away your identity.
Social engineering hacks don't start with code; they start with information gathering. A single careless Instagram story can reveal your bank, your address, and your daily routine.
1. The Background Check (Visual)
Zoom in on the background of your photo. What do you see?
- Envelopes/Mail: Even a blurry logo reveals your provider.
- Keys: High-res photos of keys can be duplicated via 3D printing.
2. The "Live" Rule
Never post in real-time. If you post "Loving this coffee!" while you are sitting there, you are broadcasting your exact location to stalkers.
3. The Metadata Scrub
Most major platforms strip GPS data, but Discord and Emails do not.
Action: Run your photo through the Techiency Scrubber to guarantee the data is gone before it leaves your device.
4. The Reflection Check
Check mirrors and sunglasses. Reflections often reveal people you are with who didn't consent to being photographed.