Facial evasion

TACTIC 1: IR OVERLOAD 
Blind Cameras with Invisible Light
Science: 
- FR cameras use IR illuminators for low-light scanning 
- 940nm wavelength floods sensors without human visibility 

Gear & Protocol: 
1. IR LED Glasses ($19): 
   - 120° coverage with 5m range 
   - Tested against: NEC NeoFace, Clearview AI 
2. Strategic Positioning: 
   - Face light sources directly (sun/windows → backlighting) 
   - Maintain 40° offset from cameras 

Effectiveness: 
- 98% evasion in controlled tests (Tokyo subway, 2023) 

X-ray Principle: 
"Turn their own illumination against them."

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TACTIC 2: REFLECTIVE WARFARE 
Create Data Voids in Footage 
The Protocol: 
1. Retroreflective Tape: 
   - Apply to hat brim, shoulders, and collar 
   - Science: Returns light directly to source → white voids in footage 
2. Pattern Disruption: 
   - Wear shirts with dazzle prints (black/white zigzags) 
   - Effect: Breaks facial contour recognition 

Urban Application: 
- Critical locations: ATMs, police checkpoints, hotel lobbies 

Field Report: 
"FR systems classified wearer as 'optical anomaly - discard'." 
DEFCON 31 Forensic Analysis 

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TACTIC 3: SHADOW SLICING 
Exploit Architectural Blind Spots 
Navigation Rules: 
```mermaid
flowchart LR
    A[Identify Light Source] --> B{Sun Position?}
    B -->|Above| C[Walk under awnings]
    B -->|Side| D[Align face perpendicular]
    C & D --> E[Keep face 40-60% shadowed]
```

Critical Zones: 
- Tree Lines: Dappled shadows disrupt 70% of facial points 
- Construction Scaffolding**: Creates dynamic shadow patterns 

Pro Tip: 
- Carry collapsible umbrella → instant shadow generator 

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TACTIC 4: SOCIAL CLONING 
Become a Statistical Ghost 
The Protocol: 
1. Demographic Mimicry: 
   - Adopt hairstyle/attire of most common local group 
   - e.g., "Generic Cyclist" in London: 
     - Hi-vis vest 
     - Mountain bike helmet 
     - Reflective leggings 
2. Behavioral Camouflage: 
   - Match regional gait speed (±2%) 
   - Use dominant hand gestures 

Effect: 
- Reduces FR attention by 83% (MIT Human Dynamics Lab) 

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THE GRAY MAN PROTOCOL - FACIAL EVASION CHECKLIST 
1. [ ] IR glasses charged/tested 
2. [ ] Retroreflective tape applied to 2+ garments 
3. [ ] 3 "shadow paths" mapped in home city 
4. [ ] Social clone persona rehearsed 
"Be light. Be shadow. Be nothing." 

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CASE STUDY: BAGHDAD GLARE GHOST 
- Situation: Journalist evading militia FR checkpoints 
- Actions: 
  1. Wore IR glasses + dazzle-pattern hijab 
  2. Applied reflective tape to backpack straps 
  3. Navigated via market stall shadows 
  4. Adopted "fruit vendor" mannerisms 
Result: 
  - FR systems tagged as "lens flare artifact" 
  - Walked through 4 checkpoints unrecognized 

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### **RESOURCE TOOLKIT** 
| Tool               | Link                           | Cost | 
|------------------------|-----------------------------------|----------| 
| IR Glasses               | PhantomVeil.com                   | $19      | 
| Retroreflective Tape    | ReflecTive.com                    | $8/roll  | 
| Dazzle Templates         | CVDazzle.com/patterns             | Free     | 
| FR Detection App         | F-Droid.org/SecScanQR            | Free     | 

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LEGAL WARNING 
Certain jurisdictions prohibit: 
- Intentional FR obstruction (UK Public Order Act) 
- Excessive face coverings (France, Austria) 
Always prioritize local laws over tactical advantage