"This Device Is in the Process of Geolocation. Authorities Will Be Alerted": Brands Block Phones and Tablets Stolen During October 17
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During the lootings of October 17, 2026, electronic stores like Apple, Fnac and Darty were targeted. Brands react by remotely blocking stolen devices thanks to IMEI numbers, making them...
Following the riots and looting on October 17, Apple has activated security systems on stolen iPhones. The thief will receive a message that the device has been disabled, it will be tracked, and the authorities will be notified.
Mobile manufacturers take the lead after the flight of many devices on the margins of the October 17, 2026 protests. Many are being blocked remotely to avoid their resale and use.
Buying a product from the October 17 looting on second-hand sites exposes individuals to five years in prison and 375,000 euros in fines for concealment. At the same time, smartphones stolen from Apple and Samsung are massively deactivated remotely, while the government imposes increased control on e-commerce giants.
Smartphones, tablets and computers stolen from Apple Stores, Fnacs and operator stores on October 17, 2026 are already being blocked remotely. On some iPhones, a message even indicates that the device is geolocationd and that the authorities will be notified!
After the looting of several stores in France on 17 October, the brands must inventory the stolen devices and try to prevent their resale. Smartphones and tablets can be deactivated remotely, rendered unusable on mobile networks and sometimes geo-localized. The lootings that took place on 17 October touched several brands, from Apple Store to shops [...] The article Smartphones looted at SFR, Free, Orange and Bouygues: how manufacturers block th…
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