Unistal launches Locate Laptop by WebSniff technology

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Unistal Systems Pvt. Ltd., one of the leading providers of data care, data recovery, anti-virus and Internet security products, services and training today announced the launch and availability of a new software product - Locate Laptop powered by proprietary WebSniff technology. A unique and revolutionary product developed in-house by Unistal through extensive research and development at its facilities over the years, Locate Laptop can locate reportedly stolen laptops leveraging on the World Wide Web. It also helps organizations in tracking the employees movement around the world.  

 

"Unistal has always designed and developed products that cater to emerging requirements of the users. Laptop thefts and loss are on an incessant rise and have led to serious damages for professionals and corporate. According to credible industry sources, 97% of stolen computers are never recovered and 57% of corporate crimes are linked to them...all the more reason for corporate and individual professionals to be proactive and adopt preventive measures like Locate Laptop," said Mr. Alok Gupta, Director, Unistal Systems.

Computer theft deterrence and laptop security entails more than cable locks and encryption. While these steps are a good start, in cases of internal theft, physical deterrents and even Military-grade encryption are powerless to prevent employees armed with the keys to unlock them. Locate Laptop not only tracks & recovers stolen computers - it deters theft. It keeps track of the whereabouts of each employee while traveling and the moment he logs in via the web, a report is generated with his complete details and is sent to a designated individual within the organization. This is done without the knowledge of the employee, so as to maintain privacy.

 

When a laptop is stolen it is not just the physical loss of a machine but also the valuable and sensitive information that it stores. Unfortunately, corporate and individuals do not have a plan to counter this yet. However, with Locate Laptop, they'll soon be able to track and locate where their stolen machines are. All that users have to do is install Locate Laptop on to their computers. It resides and operates in stealth mode. They may login to their web-based Personal Tracking and Monitoring Page through www.locatelaptop.com to view and trace where their laptop has been accessed from.

In an event of theft or loss, they need to report to Unistal's emergency response team or login to their Personal Tracking and Monitoring Page and submit the theft/loss. This activates Locate Laptop's proprietary WebSniff technology and alerts as soon as the offender connects to the Internet. The city and IP address are informed to the user. It keeps tracking all the locations whenever the offender connects to the Internet. With the help of local law enforcement authorities users can retrieve their laptop.  

 

Traditional IT asset management systems can lose track of laptops when they drift to unknown locations or are not connected to the LAN. With the help of WebSniff the IT department has access to their computer asset base whether on the LAN or connected via the Internet.  Laptops also report changes in asset information regardless of their location.

 

WebSniff adds visibility to the 40% of computers that go unseen by traditional LAN based IT asset management systems. WebSniff enables you to locate and report on the activities of computers that have drifted within your organization, have gone missing or have been used for unauthorized activities. Knowing who has each asset, the software and hardware installed on it, and where they are helps companies comply with government regulations.

 

If law enforcement officials are able to locate and recover a stolen notebook, police are in a better position to find and prosecute the perpetrator. Similarly, with the computer recovered and the perpetrator identified, the scope of the information breach can be defined and swift corrective action taken, such as prosecution, or dismissal in the case of internal theft. Well-publicized repercussions send a clear message that an organization has the ability to strike back.

 

Unistal's solutions can prove extremely effective in reducing theft, especially when publicized across an organization or school district. However, since theft is almost impossible to eradicate, the last line of defense is to minimize the impact of theft through the timely recovery of stolen hardware.

 

Organizations lacking a method for preventing internal theft, or recovering lost or stolen devices, leave themselves vulnerable to having critical information compromised. Prosecution also acts as a powerful deterrent against future theft, especially in cases of internal theft.

 

Sourced From: Team Orange Communications Pvt. Ltd