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    Intel anti-theft poision-pill technology

    Discussion in 'Security and Anti-Virus Software' started by commander, Apr 5, 2011.

  1. commander

    commander Notebook Consultant

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    Do anybody use Intel anti-theft technology with that poison-pill?

    What service/software do you use and how much is it? On Intel site there is some "services" but no costs or info.

    Thanks
     
    commander, Apr 5, 2011
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  2. ikovac

    ikovac Cooler and faster... NBR Reviewer

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    It looks interesting. I can't find Acers anywhere on the lists, but it looks like all core processors have this hardware lock. It is very interesting for companies (and secret services etc...) where they have all their laptops managed through one of the services they mention at Intel's site. I would like to play with it, but obviously it is not free. Open source anti-theft solution for Mac, PCs & Phones – Prey on the other hand could be interesting too.
     
    ikovac, Apr 6, 2011
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  3. commander

    commander Notebook Consultant

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    But If I understand Prey right, it is a SW so the computer must be turned ON. Thats a disaster in a first place, this anti-theft is much deeper than that. Personally, I am very surprised that nobody is talking about that, because it looks like one of the best new features in a long time that were announced.
     
    commander, Apr 8, 2011
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    As everything secure, pro can hack it. Or immediately sell it, and untill new owner connects it to internet, i understand, I might as well ask monkey to find my laptop.
     
    KonstantinDK, Apr 10, 2011
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    It depends on the program/service you use. LoJack for laptops is supposed to be very effective, especially if it's BIOS coded.
     
    SoundOf1HandClapping, Apr 11, 2011
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    ikovac Cooler and faster... NBR Reviewer

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    Yes - but with prey you really DO want the thief to turn it on and load windows. Then you can turn on camera for example... imagine his face when the police comes with the picture.

    I agree that Intel feature is really powerful and should be more available/advertised for ordinary users.
     
    ikovac, Apr 12, 2011
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  7. ikovac

    ikovac Cooler and faster... NBR Reviewer

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    Actually in the Intel's video they say the thief has no point selling the stolen laptop since it is completely useless (disk change wouldn't help either). Who would buy it? For spare parts perhaps?
     
    ikovac, Apr 12, 2011
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    Absolute Software offers Lo-Jack for consumers and has Intel AT already integrated in business products. link (Youtube clip)
    I'd guess a new premium consumer product would do $60-75, considering their current LoJack costs? link

    With data encryption and self defined (24/48/etc-hour) kill period, you can at least make your own 'secured and destroyed' settings. :)
    Looks like these will be 'spare parts' nb's indeed.
     
    Baserk, Apr 12, 2011
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    OR just lock your laptop in a drawer when you're not using it/ don't leave it alone.

    Best method.
     
    Hungry Man, Apr 12, 2011
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  10. commander

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    So If I got this right - you cannot block the system and also you cannot track the machine via GPS unless the OS with some software is booted, right?

    I thought that this technology is working hardware based below the OS level. Then it would make a sense. Now I can olny see that the company can block you if they fire you.
     
    commander, Apr 14, 2011
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    Why don't intel comes out with an idea where the RAM , MOBO will render to be useless(blown up , or sudden increase in voltage to burn the component) when the laptop is stolen.
     
    caramel1995, Jul 4, 2011
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    Because that could be used to destroy people's computers remotely...
     
    Hungry Man, Jul 4, 2011
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    Cloudfire, Jul 4, 2011
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