Avast Security introduced “theftie”, the newest software that allows users to track their lost or stone smartphones. The software is usually installed safely on the device that even a factory reset will not be able to uninstall it. The software works by sending a signal to the server on the location of the device. Avast server will trigger the software and the phone will emanate a siren sound, indicating that its not with the owner.
The group from Avast Mobile Software left 10 phones both in NY and San Francisco to try how effective the software is. Although they won’t be able to get the phones back, they managed to locate the devices, which they located in India and Dominican Republic.
Source: ABC
