Breathe easy

Part of why we all love using our computing devices in public spaces is the atmosphere, be it a coffee shop or university lawn. It helps us focus on our work. We shouldn't have to be concerned about the network security implications of working on a public WiFi connection.
Awareness in the untrusted

Even with the strong security of macOS, an untrusted network can be a dangerous place. 4Shadow lets you know when a network security threat may be present and instructs you on how to best protect yourself.
Complement existing protection

4Shadow helps keep you safe without interfering with the robust security features of macOS and any additional security software you may already have. Detection settings are fully customizable to allow you complete flexibility.

Protect your computer and data from network threats

4Shadow notifies you when any of the following threats are detected.

Remote Login Attempts

Attackers may try to guess your computer password and gain remote access to your system and documents.

Network Poisoning

Also known as "Man in the Middle" attacks, the network can be taken over to redirect your connection to an attacker's computer, exposing your passwords and data.

Privilege Escalation

If an attacker manages to gain access to your computer, they will often try to perform actions that require administrator privileges - you will be alerted if this ever happens without your knowledge.

System Misconfigurations

4Shadow will check that security features of macOS are enabled.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if an alert means I am getting "hacked"?
- Some alerts are caused by normal activity such as installing new software. However, unexplained alerts can be a sign of trouble. Each alert contains a summary of the potentially malicious activity, and instructions on how to mitigate the risk of a compromised system.
Does 4Shadow work with my existing virus scanner?
- 4Shadow complements and will not interfere with a virus scanner.
Where can I get help if I am getting a lot of alerts?
- If the instructions given with each alert are not remediating the situation, please send us a note in the contact form below. For other macOS support, please refer to Apple's online support website.

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The simple and user friendly intrusion detection system for everyone.

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About Us

Novacoast Inc

A uniquely positioned IT services and solutions company, Novacoast is less defined by our broad range of expertise and services than by a perspective rooted in our cooperative environment of adaptable problem solving.

Novacoast Develoment team provides professional product development services.

Visit Novacoast Labs to learn more.

Credits

Who We Are

Lead Developer Ian Butler draws on more than six years of enterprise IT software and security consulting experience to give 4Shadow high-quality security features.
UI/UX DesignerAndrew Schlaufman leads the project's user experience design and pushes to create the most user friendly computer security software possible.
R&D David Parker has won numerous computer security competitions and with that experience he helps push forward the feature set of 4Shadow.

Updates

Recent Announcements

Version 2.0 Released

4Shadow is now available to download from the Mac App Store
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• New simplified user interface
• Ability to hide dock icon
• Improved detection of remote login attempts
• New internal framework for adding new features
4Shadow Now Live!

4Shadow is now available to download from the Mac App Store
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Version 1.0.0 ( Expected Release: July 2013 )

What's new in this version?

• Initial Release

Get In Touch

request a feature, or tell us about your security needs

4shadow@novacoast.com

800-949-9933

Novacoast Inc
1505 Chapala St
Santa Barbara, CA 93101, USA

Breathe easy

Awareness in the untrusted

Complement existing protection