Is it that difficult for computer and Internet companies to locate stolen computers and notify the police ?
August 4th, 2009 | by John |
mlb asked:
Since computers are identified by the local connection network in order to access the Internet, can they also be located ? If so, the local police working together with the local Internet connection network - could recover the vast majority of stolen computers and return them to their rightful owners.
Heather
Since computers are identified by the local connection network in order to access the Internet, can they also be located ? If so, the local police working together with the local Internet connection network - could recover the vast majority of stolen computers and return them to their rightful owners.
Heather
3 Responses to “Is it that difficult for computer and Internet companies to locate stolen computers and notify the police ?”
By mrclusters on Aug 7, 2009 | Reply
Not enough resources ( ie. nobody hired to do this job).
And yes, if they really wanted to, stolen comps could be tracked.
Now there are companies that will do this , if you buy their software first and put it on yor comp. SEE LOJACK
By mountainlvr65 on Aug 8, 2009 | Reply
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By abtar40 on Aug 10, 2009 | Reply
i don’t think it would be that difficult if u knew ur ip address