YouTube video transcript (Caitlin Sarian) warning about the risks of PIM Eyes, a reverse-image/facial-recognition search site, demonstrating how it can surface others’ photos without consent and explaining harms (stalking, doxing, identity theft). The speaker gives concrete protective tips: set social accounts private, request removal/opt-out from facial-recognition databases where possible, and regularly reverse-search your own images.
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Okay, this is what I think is one of the most scary sites on the regular Internet. This site is so problematic that they've actually made it impossible to access in certain countries. This site is.
Called pimize.com I'm Caitlin, a global cyber security leader and influencer, and I'm here to teach you how to protect yourself online. Let's go. PIM Eyes is a reverse image search tool that can find images of any person across the Internet. Using facial recognition technology, anyone can upload a photo of you and uncover where your pictures appear online without your consent. Here's an example I did on my cell phone. Obviously there's a ton of stuff here because I post a lot and I'm an influence, but some of these images I had no idea even existed. I don't even know who took them. And this makes stalking, doxing, or even identity theft really, really easy for hackers. Here's how to protect yourself online. 1. Make social media accounts private and limit who can see and download your photos. To opt out of any facial recognition databases, some sites let you request removal. 3. Reverse search your own images and regularly check what's floating around or be mindful of what you share. Once it's online, it's really, really hard to control. Stay ahead of online threats and follow for more cybersecurity tips.
