Bitdefender Anti-Theft Turns the Table on Gadget Thieves

Confuse unsavoury types with sticky fingers by locking your phone/ laptop/ tablet tight, pinpointing it on a map, and wiping its data with Bitdefender's new anti-theft system for PCs and Android devices. Bitdefender Anti-Theft turns the tables on thieves, giving you control over your phone, laptop or tablet even when it’s in a crook’s hands.

Traditionally, a thief could take control of your device simply by stealing it. That changes with Bitdefender Anti-Theft. Now, you can pinpoint your stolen goods on a map, receive notification if the thief tries to change the SIM card, you can completely lock the shady character out of the device (rendering it useless), and you can even trigger an alarm on your stolen Android phone. If that’s not enough, you can simply wipe the data from your device – after it has been stolen.

“With Bitdefender Anti-Theft, we’ve extended our world-renowned silent security from the realm of the internet to the actual physical world,” said Product Marketing Manager Andra Cazacu. “We now protect you from viruses, phishing, Trojans - plus those brutes who simply want to make off with your devices. If your phone is lost or stolen, you can take action in an instant with Anti-Theft.”

Bitdefender Anti-Theft is stealthy – most thieves won’t even know it’s there. Plus, it locks the device up tight with PINs and passcodes. Anti-Theft quickly gives you back control of your device through an online account – wipe, lock or locate with a few clicks.

Even if the missing Android device is not connected to the internet, you can control by sending it SMSs, or even make the device call you back or answer your next call. You can take control via SMS quickly and safely by designating another number that you plan to use for this purpose.

Bitdefender Anti-Theft will be available with the Bitdefender Total Security 2013 package.