Absolute claims its tracking software is safe

ABSOLUTE is dismissing allegations that its security tracking software leaves computers vulnerable to hack attacks.

The allegation was made in a paper presented by Alfredo Ortega and Anibal Sacco at the Black Hat security conference in Las Vegas last week.

They claimed that the software used to trace lost or stolen computers can be exploited by criminals to take control of computers.

According to the Vancouver Sun, Absolute chief executive John Livingston said the claims were unfounded.

The software is built into many computers using a subscription model under which punters can choose to use the tracking software.

Livingston said the tracking software can only be controlled by the owner of the device, and that any changes made to the code would trigger a virus alert.

If a computer is stolen, it calls home, alerting authorities to its location, and any data on the computer can be remotely wiped.

At this point no one is suing anyone, because Absolute said that the purchasers and customers are viewing the Black Hat presenters' statements as inaccurate and not credible. µ