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Virtuity's Backstopp destroys data if laptop leaves DMZ


Though Virtuity's Backstopp technology won't make your laptop self destruct per se, it will keep whatever organized crime unit that's after you from attempting to jack your machine twice -- if you live to have such an opportunity, that is. Nevertheless, said software keeps a constant eye on the location of one's laptop, and if it's moved from a predetermined safe zone, a signal is activated that can inform the rig to vaporize sensitive data. Reportedly, lappies can be monitored with a variety of wireless technologies (WiFi and RFID are mentioned in particular), but considering that such a service will run you £10 ($19.54) per month, you better be one wanted individual to make it worthwhile.

[Via Pocket-lint]