Detect and Disable Airbnb Hidden Wi-Fi Cameras With This Script
Airbnb renters keep finding hidden Wi-Fi cameras that spy on them without their knowledge. If you want to protect your privacy while renting, this shell script will find all the Wi-Fi cameras on the network and disable them.
The rise in popularity of cheap cameras like the Google Nest DropCam makes it easier for homeowners to install basic surveillance systems. While Airbnb encourages hosts to respect the privacy of their guests , they are not explicitly saying that hosts cannot install video or audio equipment to monitor guests. This understandably worries many people who rely on privacy in the rent they pay for. Fortunately, Julian Oliver , an engineer and software developer, came up with a simple script to disable these cameras. After you connect to Airbnb Wi-Fi, a quick launch of Oliver’s dropkick.sh script will find and disable the Wi-Fi enabled cameras on the network and grant you some privacy.
However, before you decide to use the script, Oliver explains that its launch may be illegal due to changes made by the FCC last year . So use the script at your own risk. You can find full instructions and more information at the link below.
Detect and Disable Wi-Fi Cameras on the AirBnB You Are on | Julian Oliver via motherboard