According to The Chronicle of Higher Education, the incidence of stolen laptops on college campuses has drastically increased and is moreover threatening the security of its students as well as faculty members. Stolen laptops often store valuable personal information including Social Security Numbers which hackers use to committ identify theft, using others' information for unauthorized purchases and transactions, leaving many people obligated to debts that wasn't their own.
Many colleges and universities have taken action to try and curb thefts of laptops which are property of the school by installing encryption software as well as tracking services to retrieve those that have been stolen.
While there is no definitive to keep laptops from being stolen, measures can be take to help reduce risk which includes
- Don't leave laptops in cars/vehicles in plain sight
- Don't leave unattended even if stepping away for a short period
- Turn off device when not in use
- Have a password prompt when returning from an idle state
- Encrypt important data
Added Tips for College Students
- Purchase a Security Cable which can be attached to an immovable device or object.
- Apply conspicious labels- identification marks if able
- USE COMMON SENSE!
- Apply a Log-in password- one that isnt' obvious
- Dont' carry laptop in an "obvious" laptop case
- Purchase insurance that covers theft.
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