McAfee Intros Anti-Theft Protection for Ultrabooks

[exfileme]

Intel-based Ultrabooks are now shipping with a special version of McAfee Anti-Theft which takes advantage of Intel's baked in Anti-Theft Technology.

McAfee Intros Anti-Theft Protection for Ultrabooks : Read more

 

[teh_chem]

"Anti-theft" to me generally implies deterring/preventing theft--not tracking something AFTER it's stolen. Calling a tracking feature anti-theft protection is like calling anorexia a physical exercise option for weight loss.

 

[unksol]

Huh.... I guess I just don't leave my computer around people I don't trust. Or out in public... Since anyone with a brain would never login, just wipe the drive and reinstall with the COA sticker.

Am I weird for not leaving light, portable, high dollar appliances where anyone can grab them?

 

[LukeCWM]

This reads exactly like an advertisement.

 

[ankaj]

What if I don't want it on my system?

 

[A Bad Day]

User enters an unlock passphrase at system start-up with the option of remote assistance from McAfee Customer Support.

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Or trick the customer support.