The marketing videos on that site boast they can retrieve data, wipe the devices, and perform patch management (install whatever they feel like). Additional research shows there is *some* support for Linux, so unfortunately, you might still be vulnerable:
http://www.absolute.com/en/products/absolute-computrace/requirements I don't think I'll be purchasing a used laptop without checking the BIOS/UEFI first. If I were you, I would pursue getting Computrace disabled. If the company can't (or won't) disable it, I'd resell the laptop and buy another. /* PLUG: http://plug.org, #utah on irc.freenode.net Unsubscribe: http://plug.org/mailman/options/plug Don't fear the penguin. */
