While we had been fortunate enough not to have to use this feature so far, we were intrigued when we heard ESET was offering anti-theft as part of its security solution.
The ESET Smart Security 6, which consists of anti-virus, anti-spyware, anti-spam, firewall, parental control, anti-phishing and a social-media scanner, also includes an anti-theft module.
After installing the software, one is asked to set up the anti-theft console. One needs to set up a Phantom account, which periodically uploads screenshots and photos (if connected to a webcam) to the console when active.
It also uses Wi-Fi to upload its location. Once one reports the computer to be stolen on the console, which can be accessed on the internet, ESET reboots the computer and hides all other accounts (and data) on the PC and boots into the Phantom account.
Based on the screenshots, if one is convinced that the computer is lost, not stolen, one can inform the person using the PC to return it to a particular address. Neat!
Of course, the security suite performs other common actions.
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