Re: Computer Security - Tracking Software?

From: Gladys Pump (noway.jose_at_jose.noway.zap)
Date: 02/29/04 

Date: Sun, 29 Feb 2004 17:34:23 +0000

On Sun, 29 Feb 2004 10:38:40 -0500, "Jerry G." <jerryg50@hotmail.com>,
whilst in the alt.computer.security newsfroup, articulated the following
sentiments :

>If someone is to steal a machine, they would first format the drive and
>start over. There is no point. You should see if it is possible to have
>your name and address burned in to the firmware of the machine. But, this
>would also be erasable by someone who knows what they are doing.

I think before they formatted the drive, they'd see what they could get out
of it first, in terms of personal information and any other 'goodies'.

Connecting the stolen computer straight up to the Net wouldn't be a wise
idea, but as was previously mentioned, the scum who do steal in most cases
aren't that bright.

Does anyone still use those 'invisible-ink' marker pens ? Perhaps a name and
postcode written on the inside of the case somewhere ? Or on a chip ?

Regs, Pete.

Never anthropomorphize computers. They don't like it.

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