With literally thousands of laptops being stolen every day, more laptops are getting ripped off than ever before. One group targeted by thieves, not surprisingly, is business travelers at airports and hotels. On "CyberCrime" this week we investigate this growing problem and find out what you can do about it. Below you'll find links to products, services, and tips you can use to keep tabs on your laptop when you're away from home.

Laptop anti-theft software

There is a variety of anti-theft software packages on the market. Most of these programs automatically send the computer's IP address and other information to an online service every time the computer logs on to the Internet. When a computer is stolen, the service tracks down the physical location of the computer using this information. The anti-theft service usually works in conjunction with law enforcement to retrieve your laptop. Here are the most popular products currently available:

• zTrace
  An invisible software security application that traces the location of missing laptops for recovery. If the laptop is reported missing, the zTrace recovery team identifies the computer's exact physical location.

• Lucira
  Uses two methods to pinpoint a laptop's location, then automatically transmits that information to the police. It also encrypts, sends, and destroys sensitive data on command.

• The CyberAngel
  This program will automatically transmit the calling location ID -- whether it be a telephone or a network connection -- when the password entry system is violated. Using public databases, the service identifies the street address where the stolen laptop is being used.