Lost or Stolen Laptops and Mobile Devices

Lost or stolen laptops and mobile devices (such as a BlackBerry) can put sensitive information stored on them at risk.

Did You Know?

  • A laptop computer has a 1-in-10 chance of being stolen.
  • Nearly half of all laptop thefts occur in offices or classrooms.
  • 98% of stolen laptops are never recovered.
  • Laptops have a higher rate of security problems than desktop workstations.

Learn more about safe computing practices for mobile devices >

Learn about software that can trace your laptop in the event that it is lost or stolen > .


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Contact the Technology Help Desk online or by phone, 412-624-HELP [4357].