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<\/p>\nAirports Forced To Change X-Ray Machines After Security Reveals What They Could See
\nJust a few years ago, airports across the US were forced to change their full body scanners, after it turned out they were far too revealing.<\/p>\n
We can all agree that X-Ray machines are a necessary evil for keeping us all safe when we travel.<\/p>\n
But as it turns out, the scanning machines that were introduced in airports across America nearly 20 years, were showing far more than any potential risks.<\/p>\n
In fact, according to a post by one social media user, security staff were able to see a lot more of us than we ever could\u2019ve imagined.<\/p>\n
Now, a viral image allegedly captured from one of the machines has told us all that we need to know. After seeing this, we\u2019re glad to know these kind of scanners are no longer in use\u2026<\/p>\n
Why airport body scanners sparked privacy concerns
\nBack in 2013, the Guardian reported that the rollout of the scanners \u2018proved controversial as they produced a detailed, ghost-like image of the naked body, which was viewed by security staff.\u2019<\/p>\n
At the time, transport secretary Patrick McLoughlin in the UK sought to reassure the public, stating: \u201cAll security scanners deployed now use automatic threat recognition software which means that no image of a passenger is produced, thus alleviating any residual health or privacy concerns.\u201d<\/p>\n
The technology had actually been developed back in 2007, but the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) didn\u2019t make them mandatory across the US until March 2010, following the attempted underwear bombing on Christmas Day in 2009.<\/p>\n
Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab tried to smuggle explosives hidden in his underwear onto a flight traveling from Amsterdam to Detroit. The incident prompted authorities to strengthen airport security procedures around the world.<\/p>\n
As a result, travelers became accustomed to stricter screening measures, including liquid restrictions, removing electronic devices from bags, and, in some cases, taking off their shoes. Full-body scanners were added to that list, allowing security staff to detect potential threats concealed beneath clothing.<\/p>\n
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One social media user, user known as @greendaylover44 on X, later shared what appeared to be a screenshot from one of the old scanners.<\/p>\n
According to many viewers, the image revealed far more detail than they had imagined.<\/p>\n
In the United States, concerns surrounding passenger privacy eventually contributed to the removal of Rapiscan scanners from airports. Each machine reportedly cost around $180,000.<\/p>\n
\u201cDue to its inability to deploy non-imaging Automated Target Recognition (ATR) software by the Congressionally-mandated June 2013 deadline, TSA has terminated part of its contract with Rapiscan,\u201d the TSA said in a statement at the time.<\/p>\n
The image shared online quickly gained attention and sparked a wave of reactions.<\/p>\n
Internet reacts to revealing TSA scanner photo
\nAlongside the image, @greendaylover44 wrote: \u201cTSA can see your c*** and balls whenever you walk through the X-ray scanner.\u201d<\/p>\n
Many social media users were caught off guard by what they saw.<\/p>\n
\u201cI honestly thought X-ray meant you can only see the bones,\u201d one person replied.<\/p>\n
Another joked: \u201cIs this why I always get put aside?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cDefinitely tucking my junk next time through, just to see if I get a reaction,\u201d another laughed.<\/p>\n
\u201cImagine the TRAUMA the American TSA staff have to endure,\u201d joked another user.<\/p>\n
Four years later, original poster joined in on the jokes himself. Responding to the viral attention, he wrote: \u201cI\u2019m huge though so I\u2019m not worried.\u201d<\/p>\n
Years after the image first circulated online, he returned with an update, revealing just how long people had continued discussing the post.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis post will be four years old in a week. This is me and my girlfriend now, please stop asking to see my c***.\u201d<\/p>\n
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\nEmma Rosemurgey is a freelance journalist at IGV with a special interest in health, beauty, lifestyle and trending stories. She is NCTJ accredited and has previously worked across major digital publishers including LADbible, Tyla, UNILAD and the Daily Mirror. Emma studied Journalism at the University of Lancashire and has built her career covering viral stories, audience-focused content and topics that resonate with readers online.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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