Neowin News Feed for: Anti-theft

Video surfaces showing effortless bypass of 'Factory Reset Protection' on Samsung handsets

Chris Dupres — Tue, 10 Nov 2015 01:24:01 +0000

RootJunky has shown off an exploit for Android's Factory Reset Protection feature that will allow thieves to activate stolen Samsung phones, even with the anti-theft feature enabled. Read more...

Apple patent reveals tracking capabilities even if phone appears off

Chris Schroeder — Thu, 26 Feb 2015 03:02:01 +0000

A patent filed in January by Apple reveals that future mobile device made by the Cupertino-based company could be tracked even if the device appears to be powered off. Read more...

Prey 1.3.4

Razvan Serea — Mon, 29 Dec 2014 20:02:01 +0000

Prey lets you keep track of your laptop, phone and tablet whenever stolen or missing -- easily and all in one place. It's lightweight, open source software that gives you full and remote control, 24/7 Read more...

Prey 0.6.4

Razvan Serea — Tue, 21 Oct 2014 15:12:02 +0000

New Windows Phone update will introduce anti-theft protection

Andy Weir — Thu, 19 Jun 2014 15:36:48 +0000

Microsoft will bring new anti-theft protections to Windows Phone in a future update - including the ability to render the device fully inoperable - as part of an industry-wide initiative. Read more...

Prey 0.6.3

Razvan Serea — Thu, 01 May 2014 09:22:26 +0000

Prey 0.6.1

Razvan Serea — Sat, 16 Nov 2013 21:50:53 +0000

Prey 0.6.0

Razvan Serea — Wed, 08 May 2013 21:36:58 +0000

Prey 0.5.10

Razvan Serea — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 11:22:17 +0000