MobiGuard : Anti-Theft Protection For Mobiles

MobiGuard locks down and disables a mobile handset if it has been lost or stolen.

The application sits in the operating system of the handset and can lock the handset with a simple SMS if the handset is lost or stolen. The handset needs to be unlocked by the user with a secure pin code or SMS before the phone can be re-used.

MobiGuard has a number of unique features:

* If the handset is lost or stolen when in operating mode, it can be disabled by sending a text message to the phone.
* If the SIM card is changed without MobiGuard being disabled, the handset will automatically lock.
* The handset will automatically send a text message of the serial number of the new SIM card which has been installed to a secure source you designate. The SIM number can identify the illegal user.
* The screen of the handset will display a message announcing the phone has been locked and the user should call the number displayed to have the handset returned to its owner.
* The handset can also be locked remotely by sending a message to the phone (and therefore to unlock it).


Benifits

* Detects when the SIM card has been changed and requests the Pin. If not given within a minute, the phone is locked and the phone number sent to the buddy.
* Choose your own Pin of up to 15 characters and change it at any time.
* Settings wizard to show you how to use MobiGuard, plus help.
* Requires the Pin to close the application or change settings.
* Runs automatically on startup.
* While locked, the user cannot exit the Lock screen. The only options are to enter the Pin, or make an emergency call. The phone can still receive incoming calls. The Lock screen is immune to overrides like 'tasking' and re-appears automatically if the phone is restarted.

Potential Uses

* Learn the mobile number of a thief or the recipient of the stolen phone. Pass the number to Police when filing a report and request that they trace the identity of the owner.
* Have your phone require a Pin on start up.
* Lock your phone at any time to prevent abuse, either directly or remotely through SMS.
* Safeguard personal data on your mobile such as the phone book and messages. Great protection for corporate data.
* Install MobiGuard on a child's phone with yourself as the buddy, and switch their outgoing calls permissions from normal to emergency only and back with an SMS.

For free trial:

http://www.mobipowered.com/mobiguard/subscribe.jsp