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\"Schools<\/a>Absolute<\/strong> Software Corporation<\/a> (ABST<\/a>), is a\u00a0Vancouver, <\/a>Canada-based computer security and end-point management<\/strong> firm. The company founded in 1993 provides firmware-based, computer theft recovery, data protection, and secure computer life-cycle management systems identified the top 10 target areas for the theft of mobile computers.<\/p>\n

\"Absolute<\/a>The maker of LoJack for Laptops<\/a> told<\/a> ITnewsLink<\/em><\/a> that the top 10 list reveals that consumer<\/a> computers are more likely to be stolen while at school<\/strong> or home. The list is based on theft reports filed to the Absolute Theft Recovery Team<\/a> by Absolute customers over a one-year period. With the holidays approaching, Absolute is warning that the risk of computers being stolen from the home is higher than what many consumers perceive.<\/p>\n

“The trends in this list may surprise some computer owners. They often think of security issues only when they are on the move,” said Mark Grace<\/a>, vice president of consumer business at Absolute Software. “However, with schools and residences topping the list of places computers are stolen, owners need to be extra cautious, particularly around the holidays when home burglaries often increase.<\/em>”<\/p>\n

Top 10 Places Consumer Computers Are Stolen<\/p>\n

\"Typing<\/a>1. K-12 Schools<\/strong>
\n2. Residential Properties
\n3. Automobiles
\n4. Businesses\/Offices
\n5. Universities and Colleges<\/strong>
\n6. Hotels and Motels
\n7. Restaurants and Cafes
\n8. Stores and Shopping Malls
\n9. Public Transit (includes taxis, buses, trains, etc)
\n10. Airports (terminals, security checkpoints, storage areas and airport restaurants<\/p>\n

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The Absolute software offers several advantages. When a device is reported stolen a signal is sent that freezes the computer and displays a custom message for whoever finds it. In order to prevent identity theft unauthorized users cannot access the content on the computer, and even delete files, including the operating system. If a computer is stolen, the Absolute Theft Recovery Team will work with local law enforcement to recover it.<\/em><\/p>\n

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