Re:Dom's laptop is in Iran
by kunai on Thursday April 11, 2013 @12:50PM
(#5533127)
> 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.
Re:Dom's laptop is in Iran
by pyre on Thursday April 11, 2013 @01:17PM
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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).
> - 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.