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03-18-2007, 11:50 PM

Hey all,

I hate to alarm people but I was just reading a thread in the security section and it just occured to me that many people are still in harms way from the pot-busting police.

It was mentioned in this thread that digital cameras leave their own fingerprint on every picture they take. This fingerprint contains the specific code for that camera...essentially leading to where the camera was sold and to who bought it since most people dont pay 500-1000 dollars for a camera in cash.

I'm sure most people use debit or credit.....which means that there is a paper trail and therefore the pictures that people load here can lead directly to them should the police do an investigation based on photographic material loaded here on IC.

When I was lurking at Overgrow.com(never made an account).....I noticed that RC made a thread telling people that he had started to include a program into the site that actually removed this vital info from the pictures as they were loaded in the database. He even used someone as an example and posted the data taken from the picture loaded by that certain member....though he did leave out the vital data.

My question is.........is there a program like this on ICmag? And if not...why? Just because the servers are in amsterdam doesn't mean the police can't get all the info they need from the pictures people post.

Any input from admin, mods, and other members is welcome. Unless of course those members are comin here to troll.

Peace, Love, and the danky goodness

Berry_Coughin' · 03-18-2007, 11:54 PM

I paid cash for my canon sd900 elph..........

03-18-2007, 11:57 PM

Got mine from a pawn shop. lol

Rare Groove · 03-19-2007, 12:01 AM

I use a program called IrfanView to get rid of all that EXIF info from my pics before uploading. Very simple to do, and it's a free program to boot. Be safe

R00KIE · 03-19-2007, 12:11 AM

Yeah, MIRT is another good one for removing data from pics, it also lets you resize your pics...

03-19-2007, 12:14 AM

Hey fellas

Thanks for posting.

Ok...so it is the EXIF data that contains the info that can trace the camera to where it was bought?

Is this program a sure thing? Is there a way to check to see that it is working?

I personally would love to see a program worked into the site so that those who have no clue about this kind of stuff don't have to worry about it in the first place.

Truth · 03-19-2007, 01:40 AM

I would like to know where this code can be found, because I cannot find any code with irfanview. I've checked all of the image properties, and it contains detailed information about the camera and settings used to take the picture, dates, etc. BUT I see no code that you could use to trace a digital image back to a specifically bought camera. I photoshop my images to change size/correct colors, and most of the information is removed when saved.

Sleepy · 03-19-2007, 01:47 AM

i am almost positive this was addressed by Green Lantern...that was a while ago...

the Administrators here do everything they can to keep us safe...

if you feel that posting your pics puts you in jeopardy, don't post them...

good thread, always keep your security in mind!

Sleepy · 03-19-2007, 01:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Green Lantern

The gallery extracts exif for you.

in this thread:https://www.icmag.com/ic/showthread.p...8&page=1&pp=20

03-19-2007, 02:41 AM

Ok..here's another thread about EXIF data.https://www.icmag.com/ic/showthread.php?t=42563

Truth....apparently not all cameras store the camera serial code. But that fact that some do makes this thread worth while to help those in need of being anonymous.

03-18-2007, 11:50 PM	#1
Guest Guest Posts: n/a	We've got a serious problem on hand, ICmag Hey all, I hate to alarm people but I was just reading a thread in the security section and it just occured to me that many people are still in harms way from the pot-busting police. It was mentioned in this thread that digital cameras leave their own fingerprint on every picture they take. This fingerprint contains the specific code for that camera...essentially leading to where the camera was sold and to who bought it since most people dont pay 500-1000 dollars for a camera in cash. I'm sure most people use debit or credit.....which means that there is a paper trail and therefore the pictures that people load here can lead directly to them should the police do an investigation based on photographic material loaded here on IC. When I was lurking at Overgrow.com(never made an account).....I noticed that RC made a thread telling people that he had started to include a program into the site that actually removed this vital info from the pictures as they were loaded in the database. He even used someone as an example and posted the data taken from the picture loaded by that certain member....though he did leave out the vital data. My question is.........is there a program like this on ICmag? And if not...why? Just because the servers are in amsterdam doesn't mean the police can't get all the info they need from the pictures people post. Any input from admin, mods, and other members is welcome. Unless of course those members are comin here to troll. Peace, Love, and the danky goodness

03-19-2007, 12:01 AM	#4
Rare Groove The Loop Digga Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 105	I use a program called IrfanView to get rid of all that EXIF info from my pics before uploading. Very simple to do, and it's a free program to boot. Be safe __________________ Indian Swamp Gungi Grow Method - From OG Rare Groove's "Server" Strawberry Diesel Run

03-19-2007, 12:11 AM	#5
R00KIE Smot Poker Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 262	Yeah, MIRT is another good one for removing data from pics, it also lets you resize your pics... __________________ Sorry, I suffer from CRS... -Can't Remember Shit!- Inhale, Exhale, Mmmmm.... Better than air! OG Refugee. GH White Rhino Test Grow

03-19-2007, 01:40 AM	#7
Truth Wise One Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 700	I would like to know where this code can be found, because I cannot find any code with irfanview. I've checked all of the image properties, and it contains detailed information about the camera and settings used to take the picture, dates, etc. BUT I see no code that you could use to trace a digital image back to a specifically bought camera. I photoshop my images to change size/correct colors, and most of the information is removed when saved. __________________ I may be high. But I am still down to earth.

03-19-2007, 01:47 AM	#8
Sleepy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz Posts: 7,590	i am almost positive this was addressed by Green Lantern...that was a while ago... the Administrators here do everything they can to keep us safe... if you feel that posting your pics puts you in jeopardy, don't post them... good thread, always keep your security in mind! __________________ Sleepy Test Chemmy Jones Sleepy Tests Jolly Bud from Mountain High Seeds Killer Chem Freebie grow Sleepy Tests OJD...>>>Gangsta Haze *Dead Heads Unite!!* *Come Join Us!!*

03-18-2007, 11:54 PM	#2
Berry_Coughin' Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,805	I paid cash for my canon sd900 elph..........

03-18-2007, 11:57 PM	#3
Guest Guest Posts: n/a	Got mine from a pawn shop. lol

03-19-2007, 12:14 AM	#6
Guest Guest Posts: n/a	Hey fellas Thanks for posting. Ok...so it is the EXIF data that contains the info that can trace the camera to where it was bought? Is this program a sure thing? Is there a way to check to see that it is working? I personally would love to see a program worked into the site so that those who have no clue about this kind of stuff don't have to worry about it in the first place.

03-19-2007, 02:41 AM	#10
Guest Guest Posts: n/a	Ok..here's another thread about EXIF data.https://www.icmag.com/ic/showthread.php?t=42563 Truth....apparently not all cameras store the camera serial code. But that fact that some do makes this thread worth while to help those in need of being anonymous.