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Stolen laptop can finger crims then self destruct
Holy triangulation Batman

http://www.theinquirer.net/gb/inquirer/news/2008/02/19/stolen-laptop-finger-crims-self


By Ambrose McNevin: Tuesday, 19 February 2008, 2:45 PM


A UK firm says it has developed a WiFi laptop tracking security app which destroys its own data when moved beyond the network.

It claims that its Backstopp product uses IP addressing, RFID tags and GPS triangulation to keep an eye on laptops. If the machine is moved to somewhere it shouldn’t be then a self destruct can be triggered or set to go off automatically.

Should the lappy have a built in web cam, it can also be programmed to take pictures of whoever stole and beam them back to the network. The firm is not claiming that it is a first line of defence but says it is a useful security addition.

"The vast majority (of laptops) are not stolen for their data, but the ultimate recipient will often come across the data and use it for criminal purposes. This solution prevents that illicit use,” commented Dean Bates, CTO of Virtuity.

It costs a tenner a month to set up.

A GPS connection is in development which will be able to destroy data and get photos of the culprits out without needing WiFi.