Being a victim of a smash & grab in a vehicle can be very frightening, it can take you by surprise and be over in a matter of seconds. Smash & grab thefts take place all over the world, in busy high streets, in car parks and even at traffic junctions. What happens if a thief manages to get hold of your laptop?

Before you know it your car window has been smashed and your valuable laptop taken from the seat by an unwanted thief. Not only have you just lost an expensive piece of equipment but you have also left yourself wide open for a breach of your personal or business data.

When in the vehicle its good practice to safely store the laptop in the trunk, out of sight from an opportunist thief. Ensure the laptop is safely secured in the trunk so it can’t be knocked around in the trunk when the vehicle is in motion.

This simple laptop security precaution will help save you from being a victim of laptop theft and also possible data theft. You can find more on our 16 tips for laptop protection post.