Theft Programs
Among the efforts to combat the theft of laptops or notebooks, American researchers from the Front Door Software company announced the development of new software called "Retriever", which allows your notebook for help in case theft. Carey Hoffman, executive director of the company, says that anyone who is near the stolen computer can hear the cry with these messages: "Help!" This computer has been reported stolen, "or" If you're not my owner say it now "or" give me back immediately. “
And when the thief tries to surf the Internet with the stolen machine, the software will try to call the police to where the device is stolen. The program is compatible with Windows XP and Vista. Carey Hoffman also announced that a Mac compatible version is in preparation.
To learn more about Retriever .
From Chile, "Prey"
Prey is a program designed by Thomas Pollak, a Chilean computer that allows you to track and recover your stolen notebook.
Its operation is as follows: the software sends a scheduled report to email specific information of various kinds on their location and activity.
In this way, you'll appear as the status of your machine, the list of active programs and active connections, the details of the network or Wi-Fi, a screen image on your desktop, and if you have an integrated webcam , a snapshot of the person using the computer.
The program also uses a specific URL, to enable or disable via the Internet, so you can intervene as quickly as possible.
As the thief probably will look at the contents of your computer before reformatting the disk - "curiosity killed the cat" - you'll be able to have enough information to find your stolen laptop.
The application sends personal data only when the user activates a distance (after the robbery), and only the email address provided.
Prey is a free and open source. You can download it following this link .
Among the efforts to combat the theft of laptops or notebooks, American researchers from the Front Door Software company announced the development of new software called "Retriever", which allows your notebook for help in case theft. Carey Hoffman, executive director of the company, says that anyone who is near the stolen computer can hear the cry with these messages: "Help!" This computer has been reported stolen, "or" If you're not my owner say it now "or" give me back immediately. “
And when the thief tries to surf the Internet with the stolen machine, the software will try to call the police to where the device is stolen. The program is compatible with Windows XP and Vista. Carey Hoffman also announced that a Mac compatible version is in preparation.
To learn more about Retriever .
From Chile, "Prey"
Prey is a program designed by Thomas Pollak, a Chilean computer that allows you to track and recover your stolen notebook.
Its operation is as follows: the software sends a scheduled report to email specific information of various kinds on their location and activity.
In this way, you'll appear as the status of your machine, the list of active programs and active connections, the details of the network or Wi-Fi, a screen image on your desktop, and if you have an integrated webcam , a snapshot of the person using the computer.
The program also uses a specific URL, to enable or disable via the Internet, so you can intervene as quickly as possible.
As the thief probably will look at the contents of your computer before reformatting the disk - "curiosity killed the cat" - you'll be able to have enough information to find your stolen laptop.
The application sends personal data only when the user activates a distance (after the robbery), and only the email address provided.
Prey is a free and open source. You can download it following this link .
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