Top options for recovering a stolen laptop
Top options for recovering a stolen laptop
Last night my mother messaged me about her laptop being stolen. It’s running Windows 10 with solid password protection. Besides changing passwords, what other steps should I take to safeguard my data? The device only shows recent activity from a few days ago when it was at her home. There’s an option to remove the device, but I’m unsure if that’s necessary. My research suggests articles about actions to take if a device is lost, recommending security programs and removal tools. However, those options seem outdated. Other sources advise removing the device but don’t explain the reasoning. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Start by securing every login account. If credit or bank cards are present on the laptop, restrict access. Review all transactions closely. Removing the device should only take the Microsoft account offline.
According to fixitnow, the device had locker mode activated as well. If that’s the case, it remains relatively secure, but if it isn’t, it could easily compromise the login password soon.