Anti-theft

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Dr.Web Anti-theft allows to detect the device location or lock its functions in case it has been lost or stolen.

Dr.Web Anti-theft settings are available in the Anti-theft section.

In the Password filed, enter a password (the password must contain at least four characters). The password will be used to manage all functions of Dr.Web Anti-theft. If necessary, you can make the characters visible when entering the password by clicking image-2-11 to the right of the password field.

Enable the Lock after reboot option to lock your device after it is restarted.

Enable the Lock if SIM card is changed option to lock your device in case the SIM card is changed.

Enable the Delete information after 10 password-entry errors option to completely delete all your personal data from the device after 10 errors in entering password.

Select Text on lock screen and enter the text (e.g., you can add your contact information to return you the lost device) to specify the text which is displayed on the screen of the locked device.

To the Buddies list list, add the phone numbers from which you will be able to send SMS commands without a password. From these numbers you can also send an SMS command to disable Dr.Web Anti-theft and reset its password.

Enable the Inform your Buddies about a SIM card change option to notify your friends about changing the SIM card in your device.

Enable the Receive SMS commands without a password option to allow sending SMS commands from friends without entering the Dr.Web Anti-theft password. Even if the Receive SMS commands without a password option is disabled, your friends can send you the #RESETPASSWORD# command without password. This command is used to unlock the device and reset the password for Dr.Web Anti-theft.