Losing Phone or Laptop in Spain

Laptop and mobile phone theft in Spain - some useful tips

Losing a mobile phone or having it stolen when we are in our own country is stressful enough but when you are visiting another country like Spain and you experience the same thing, suddenley it is far more daunting.

If you don't speak the language then it becomes even more difficult and if you don't have the number for your mobile operator back in your country it won't be long before your call bill starts to spiral.

Whilst insurance might take care of the hardware aspect our personal data is a different story. If we don't have hard copies of all those phone numbers we may never be able to replace the information.

There are some procedures you can follow before you travel which will help you protect your data and information should you be a victim of theft or simply lose your phone.

Anti-Theft Software - This is a new name for many people. Yes we know about anti-virus software but may never have considered anti-theft.

This software is very clever. It will encrypt your phone's details when you report it lost or stolen and will even initiate tracking so that it can be located. It will even allow you to lock down the phone so that no calls can be made.

One of the best anti-theft software solutions we have come across is Snuko Anti-Theft for Android and for Blackberry. It is a complete and comprehensive and offers more than many of the other providers, plus its free.

See www.snuko.com for more information.