Undercover for Mac

Undercover is a theft recovery application designed for Mac users. It offers an innovative way to recover your Mac if it is stolen, using the built-in iSight camera and Wi-Fi capabilities. With over 600,000 laptops stolen every year in the USA alone, Undercover provides an extra layer of security to help you retrieve your stolen Mac.

Undercover makes clever use of your Mac's Wi-Fi connection to locate it within a range ofmeters. It also utilizes the iSight camera to capture pictures every 6 minutes of whoever is in front of your Mac, sending them to the security center for identification. This feature ensures that your thief will be exposed and provides valuable evidence for law enforcement.

In addition to tracking and identification, Undercover has a "Plan B" option. If your Mac cannot be recovered, it can remotely dim the screen, rendering the device unusable. Furthermore, if the stolen Mac is taken to a shop or dealer for repair, Undercover detects it and alerts the seller through text and audio messages.

While the lack of a traditional interface may be a downside, Undercover compensates with its effective theft recovery features. Users are assigned a unique Undercover ID during installation, and the software regularly checks for stolen reports when the Mac is online. The developers assure users that no identifying information is sent from the Mac to their servers.

Undercover is a paid service, with varying rates depending on the user category. It is an essential security application for Mac users concerned about the potential loss of their devices and the sensitive data they contain. However, it is recommended to have regular backups to ensure data protection in all scenarios.