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**Title:** Hidden Dangers in Public Restrooms: Spy Cameras Disguised as Coat Hooks
**Key Points:**
* Some coat hooks in public restrooms, especially in women's facilities, may contain hidden cameras for illicit surveillance.
* These cameras are:
+ Disguised as double hooks
+ Capable of recording video and audio
+ Often purchased online for under $10
+ Can be controlled remotely
* Cases of such spy cameras have been reported in the US (e.g., Florida) and UK.
* **Protection Tips:**
1. Inspect coat hooks in public restrooms for abnormalities (e.g., double hooks, blinking lights).
2. If suspicious, leave and alert authorities.
* **Broader Surveillance Concerns:**
+ Many everyday devices (e.g., TVs, baby monitors, smart home appliances) can be hacked for surveillance.
+ Experts recommend changing default passwords and covering device microphones/cameras when not in use.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text, keeping each fact short and numbered, without opinions:
**Public Bathroom Hidden Cameras**
1. Some public bathroom coat hooks may contain hidden cameras.
2. These cameras can capture still pictures and recorded footage.
3. They are often found in women's restrooms, lockers, and public showers.
4. Men's areas can also be targeted, albeit less frequently.
**Camera Identification and Functionality**
5. Suspicious hooks may have a double hook design or be attached in an unusual location.
6. Some cameras may have a blinking light indicating recording activity.
7. These cameras can be purchased online for under $10.
8. Advanced models can record audio and be controlled wirelessly.
9. Footage can be transferred via cable or wirelessly to a remote device.
**Incidents and Cases**
10. Since 2016, several cases of hidden cameras in public bathrooms have been reported in Florida.
11. Specific locations in Florida where cases were found include:
* Ann's Beach in Islamorada (women's restroom)
* Circle K in Key Largo (women's bathroom)
* Harry Harris Park and Tavares
12. In 2017, a 21-year-old in the UK was banned from a McDonald's for installing a camera in the women's restroom.
13. A 2015 case in England involved a hidden camera in a hotel room, discovered by a young woman.
**Broader Surveillance Concerns**
14. Many everyday devices (e.g., TVs, baby monitors, smart home devices) can be hacked for surveillance.
15. By 2025, an estimated 75 billion devices will be connected to the Internet, increasing vulnerability.
16. A 2017 incident involved the broadcast of footage from 500 private security cameras in the UK on a Russian website.
17. Inexpensive electronic kids' toys can also be hacked for surveillance and communication.
**Protection Measures**
18. Experts recommend changing default passwords and logins for Internet-connected devices.
19. Covering microphones and cameras on gadgets with sticky tape can prevent unauthorized access.