Questions about computer theft........!

[buzzlightweight]

So i was thinking just a moment ago that if some A hole broke in and stole my PC and used Google Chrome, they would be able to log into to nearly every website i use, financial and otherwise!
I like many out there save their passwords for ease of logging in. I have a different password for nearly every website and cannot remember them all so its easier just to let Chrome save them.
I also use Google Drive on my PC and i have many sensitive documents on there.
I have set up two step verifications on everything I can to help with security.

So my questions are -

1) Is there a way i can remotely delete my pc?

2) If I log into Google on another PC and de authorise my PC will it remove everything from Chrome?

3) If I de authorise my Drive will it permanently delete everything off my PC?

Many thanks

 

[buzzlightweight]

I dont have a password on my PC or windows acc.
Auto login for what?

Is bitlocker a native thing in window 7?

Many thanks

**edit**

ok found bitlocker many thanks but previous questions still stand

**edit no 2**

ok just realised i can selectively choose which files to sync to my pc so i can leave some hidden in Google Drive online

 

[buzzlightweight]

It does when coupled with disk encryption.

Also consider getting rid of saved passwords in Google and put them into something like Lastpass. With Lastpass you have a login to the website / tool and then you can further secure it with Google Authenticator. It's also free.

http://www.lastpass.com



M.

TY, thats good info

Bitlocker full disk encryption and a reasonably complex windows login password should be enough for the most part. Any tools to brute force or clear a windows password may require you to boot from a live CD or similar meaning they shouldn't be able to access the encrypted hdd with unlocking it first with either a TPM or a password/USB stick depending on how it was setup. Running Windows 8/8.1 with a UEFI bios and SecureBoot should make it even more secure to stop code being injected after the drive is unlocked but before windows is loaded

It's also my understanding that most other "hacks" to gain access to Windows require either poorly configured security or some interaction from the user to install or enable something to take advantage of an exploit, i.e. opening an email with an attachment called photo_001.zip

All my important data is all on a encrypted drive and so is my backup drive, so if anyone stole my pc and/or my backup, my important data drives will appear empty. I decided todo this a few yrs ago.

I think this is what i will look into, many thanks

 

[buzzlightweight]

I do have a desktop btw.

Ive found lastpass to cure my chrome woes and a redesigned drive file system to cure my google drive woes but what about remote wiping in case of theft?

**edit**

and i have bitlockered an external drive