FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -------------------------- Of interest to editors/authors covering: Police and Fire, Security, Insurance, Software/Computing, Technology Police Departments See Rise In Stolen Computer Recovery NASHVILLE, TN - May 15, 2003 /PRnetwire.com/ -- In the past few weeks, Law enforcement officials across the country have recovered stolen computers protected by CSS, Inc.'s security software product, The CyberAngel (www.thecyberangel.com). CSS, Inc. has experienced a significant increase in reported thefts of computers and has worked successfully in recent months with Police Departments in such major cities as Chicago, Miami, Atlanta, and Houston, as well as smaller communities like Little Rock, Tulsa, Nashville and Fresno, to recover stolen computers. The patented CyberAngel software communicates detailed information about the location of where a stolen computer is being used to CSS, Inc.'s Security Monitoring Center. While the computer is stolen or missing, The CyberAngel's data encryption feature renders confidential information invisible to thieves or unauthorized users. Recent recoveries include thefts of targeted laptop computers, one being stolen from a client's vehicle while in the homeowner's garage and another being taken during an office break-in. CSS, Inc. provides local authorities with enough location information to secure a search warrant for the premises, and liaises between victim and police until recovery is a success. "It (CyberAngel) saved us countless man-hours during the investigation," recounted Det. Crabbs, Harford County, MD Sheriff's Office. "In our case, an insurance company's client list was contained in the laptop which was stolen. The client's personal information could have fallen into the wrong hands, causing a multitude of problems." "I think it's great, should have been here long ago. For lack of a better term, it's a LoJack for a computer," stated Det. McInerny, Hawthorne, CA Police. "This had been the biggest burglary in our jurisdiction, and we had no leads in this crime to date before we got the call from CSS," said Det. Hogancamp, Homewood, IL Police. "It was amazing to find that one piece of software could lead us to the criminals. Without the help of The CyberAngel and their technical staff, none of this would have been possible." About CyberAngel Security Solutions, Inc. Since 1996, The CyberAngel has been a respected, proven security solution used by many major corporations, government agencies, and universities. The CyberAngel is compatible with all current Windows OS and is available to the media for review. For more information visit: http://www.thecyberangel.com. CyberAngel Security Solutions, Inc., 475 Metroplex Drive, Suite 104, Nashville, TN 37211. 800-501-4344. Media Contact: Bradley Lide bradley@thecyberangel.com 800-501-4344 # # # --------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Important Note: to reach the person sending the news release contact: bradley@thecyberangel.com If used for publication, please send specimen copy. [source of news = CyberAngel Security Solutions, Inc.] ref: http://www.send2press.com/2archive/2003/pr_03_0515-cyberangel.txt --------------------------------------------------------------------------- prn-1/4c/tn