According to research, a laptop computer is stolen every 53 seconds. Even though most laptops are protected with an anti-spyware, anti-virus, and a firewall; this doesn’t prevent a thief from sifting through your pictures or gleaning your personal information, financial data, and passwords. The same goes for tablets and smartphones. This can result in fraudulent purchases, using your credit card; a wiped out bank account, and identity theft.
Some of the best and most surefire ways to protect your data is adding a lock and installing a tracking software on your devices. A tracking software, such as Absolute LoJack, will locate your device in the event that it goes missing, while preventing anyone from accessing your information with a device lock. It will also protect you from identity theft by deleting your personal information if you activate the deletion feature. In addition to their program, Absolute LoJack will replace your device if it isn’t recovered within 60 days.
I’ll be participating in the Absolute LoJack Challenge by going #DigitallyDark. I’ll be replicating an experience of having a device “stolen” from me by giving it up for 48 hours. I’ll be chronicling my experience within the few weeks.
That is a scary thought. I carry my phone with me everywhere, and it has so much information on it. I wouldn’t know what to do if it were ever lost or stolen.
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I have never had a device stolen, but it’s awesome to know this option is available.
This sounds so handy for those scary just in case situations. I couldn’t imagine not having my phone for 48hrs. I’m anxious to read about your experience.
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I need something like this for my devices. I’ve been traveling a lot and I need to be sure my devices are safe.
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I love LoJack! Have always had it in my cars but didn’t know they offer to electronics now too! Definitely looking into this especially for the kids phones.
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I have never heard of LoJack. Thanks!
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We have LoJack for both of our vehicles and it’s amazing!
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This is great, I’ve lost my phone a few times! Going to check them out!
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I know I would lost without my laptop or phone.
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I had lojack on my last car. I didn’t even know they made it for devices.
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This is similar to what you can do with your iPhone but I never thought to have something like this for a laptop but great point.
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A 48 hour challenge would be hard! It’s such a shame that people steal the way they do, so I love the idea of this.
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I really like how you can delete your information if you’d like. What a great feature!
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I didn’t realize a laptop computer is stolen every 53 seconds. That’s crazy! I should look into this Absolute LoJack.
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Wow, LoJack has a great program. I especially like the feature to delete your personal info in needed and their offer to replace a device.
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I honestly don’t think I could go without my phone for 2 days. No way, Jose.
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