Tracking software for electronic devices

Given that electronic devices, particularly new models, are small and lightweight, they are easy to misplace and steal. Trustworthy sources report that in the U.S. alone, there are up to 2 million laptops stolen every year and as many as 600,000 are let behind at airport security points and lounges. Similar numbers are reported for stolen and lost mobile phones.

 

Why is this an issue?

Numerous studies conducted by serious researchers indicate that at least half of the lost or stolen devices contain confidential company information and the majority of the devices do not have measures to protect such information.

 

Besides, if the devices are yours, it does not feel good to misplace them, have them stolen and not being able to do much about it.

 

What you should do about it

 

Mobile phones and tablets

First thing to do is to note your phone’s IMEI, MEID or ESN number (it’s on a sticker under the battery), Which one of these numbers applies to your device depends on its manufacturer and model. he police and your network provider will ask for it when the phone is lost.

 

The mobile phone GPS tracking facility can be used to locate it and most network providers offer a tracking service (for a fee). There are several tracking applications (Apps) to choose from. You may consider using them if you have given cellphones to your children.

 

A search engine query on “cellphone tracking software” or “cellphone tracking services” will give you several options to explore.

 

Laptops

There is an adequate selection of laptop tracking software (fee-based) that you need to install and subsequently activate when the device goes missing. If and when the laptop is turned on and connected to the Internet, it can be located and you can provide this information to a law enforcement agency.

 

A search engine query on “laptop tracking software” will give you several options to explore.