anti-theft

Designed against stealing

Anti-theft describes devices, systems, or measures designed to prevent stealing.

An anti-theft alarm sounds when someone tries to take a car.

Anti-theft tags on merchandise trigger store detectors.

The bike has an anti-theft lock built into the frame.

devices

alarm

Urgent warning signal

  • lockMechanism requiring a key
  • immobilizerDevice preventing movement
  • tagIdentifier or classifier

sensor · steering wheel lock · kill switch · deadbolt · safe · cable lock · motion detector · wheel clamp · security camera · bolt

automotive

car alarm

Vehicle theft deterrent

carjacking · keyless entry · wheel lock · vehicle recovery · gear shift lock · chop shop · joyriding · hot-wiring

retail

security tag

Retail theft deterrent

shoplifting · detector · gate · deactivator · RFID · inventory control · concealment · shrinkage · store detective · checkpoint

digital

encryption

Converting data into code

phishing · fraud protection · data breach · cybersecurity · two-factor · biometrics · secure login · credit monitoring · skimming · PIN

Categories
Opposites
protective function

anti-theftunsecured

Not backed by collateral

unprotected · vulnerable · exposed · unlocked · unguarded

Family

antitheft

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G