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by kunai 4817 days ago
> I always wonder why those _smart_ people:

> - don't protect their laptop using a password

> - therefor probably do not turn on FileVault?

This is obviously a publicity stunt. Or perhaps the thieves erased all of the data and set up a new user account... But then HiddenApp wouldn't be on the computer anymore.

Or maybe the original user was too dumb.

Or, most likely:

This is staged, and a publicity stunt. No other explanation.

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Someone else mentioned that the app in question suggests opening up a guest account for this purpose on their site (i.e. your personal files are protected, but the thief can still use the computer).