Anti-theft novels usually referred to a type of protection. The feature of anti-theft novels was to add some technical means such as encryption, cracking, monitoring, etc. to prevent readers from obtaining the content of the novel through various means, including pirated versions, website hacking, illegal distribution, etc. The purpose of anti-theft novels was to prevent readers from obtaining the content of the novel through illegal means, and at the same time, it could also enhance the loyalty of readers to the novel and promote the development of the novel industry. Some anti-theft novels would add some suspense and foreshadowing to make the readers guess more and explore more in the process of reading to increase the fun of reading. Anti-theft novels were a common form of creation in online novels.