[avimeir]

What happens if you password-protect your Mac and install Hidden? Won't the thief have to format the computer, therefore rendering Hidden useless?

I'm thinking about installing it on our Macs but removing the password seems like opening a larger security hole.

[fein]

I use encrypted folders on my laptops for sensitive stuff. I auto log into single user mode just for this risk. My ssh server inits on startup, and my webserver mails me whenever my daily crons run with the current IP included.

[joshAg]

perhaps just open a guest account with limited permissions?

[avimeir]

This is what the app in question suggests on their website. Not linking as I agree that it might be a PR stunt