expertec Posted April 29, 2006 Report Share Posted April 29, 2006 Checking out laptops for someone, and on one listing I came across this:THERE IS NOW SOFTWARE THAT IS INSTALLED ON HARD DRIVES OF LAPTOPS, THAT AUTOMATICALLY SENDS AN EMAIL TO THE SECURITY COMPANY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE MACHINES WHEREABOUTS IF STOLEN, THIS PROGRAMME THAT CANNOT BE FORMATTED FROM THE HARD DISK WILL SEND VITAL DATA INCLUDING THE PHONE NUMBER AND IP ADDRESS OF THE INDIVIDUAL WHO HAS CONNECTED TO THE INTERNET. THIS DATA WILL THEN BE FORWARDED TO THE LOCAL POLICE WHO WILL CONFISCATE THE GOODS AND YOU WILL LOSE YOUR MONEY.What kind of bulls*** is that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel=UK= Posted April 29, 2006 Report Share Posted April 29, 2006 i have heard of this before it is real ...oh what was it called again{edit}It was called PC phone homePC PhoneHome™ In the event your computer is lost or stolen, you file a theft report with the local police and then notify BSI’s Command and Tracking Center, which will provide full tracking and recovery support. When the stolen computer goes online, it will send a stealth message to the pre-determined e-mail address containing its exact location. Once this information is received, we provide full technical and recovery support. Our recovery agents work with you, global ISPs and the investigating law enforcement agency to recover your stolen property. Worldwide tracking and recovery. Highly tamper-proof. Easy to install. Can’t be removed by unauthorized parties. Compatible with Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2K/XP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andsome Posted April 30, 2006 Report Share Posted April 30, 2006 Sounds like TRACKER, that can be fitted to cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadyassa Posted April 30, 2006 Report Share Posted April 30, 2006 Checking out laptops for someone, and on one listing I came across this:THERE IS NOW SOFTWARE THAT IS INSTALLED ON HARD DRIVES OF LAPTOPS, THAT AUTOMATICALLY SENDS AN EMAIL TO THE SECURITY COMPANY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE MACHINES WHEREABOUTS IF STOLEN, THIS PROGRAMME THAT CANNOT BE FORMATTED FROM THE HARD DISK WILL SEND VITAL DATA INCLUDING THE PHONE NUMBER AND IP ADDRESS OF THE INDIVIDUAL WHO HAS CONNECTED TO THE INTERNET. THIS DATA WILL THEN BE FORWARDED TO THE LOCAL POLICE WHO WILL CONFISCATE THE GOODS AND YOU WILL LOSE YOUR MONEY.What kind of bulls*** is that? The police are going to be busy round the free wifi cafes :lol: :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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