Remote XT Makes Stolen Phones Scream

By Geoff Duncan
October 02, 2006

What to do if your cell phone is stolen? A new security service from Remote XT aim to disable stolen mobile phones, wipe their personal data, and make them continuously scream.

Cell phone theft is a growing problem, with swiped phones being targeted by everybody from pickpockets and idle delinquents to roving, organized criminal gangs look for free calling, personal data (which could be used in identity theft operations), or just a quick bit of high-tech bling they might be able to sell for a few dollars. According to government statistics, with one third of all robberies in the U.K. now only target mobile phones.

UK developer Remote XT may not be able to prevent your phone from being stolen…but it does aim to give you the tools to turn it into a useless, highly-annoying brick if someone does swipe your phone.

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