IObit Advanced SystemCare 5 Released!
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I don't know all the details but how come MBAM database can fall easily into Iobit hands...
Btw, some Iobit products are very good, like Smart Defrag.
Btw, some Iobit products are very good, like Smart Defrag.
umbrapolaris said:
Because it's in the hands of every MBAM user... I have a copy. If you use MBAM, you also have a copy.
I'm not sure if the local database is encrypted or obfuscated, but since it's on your machine, you can spent as much time as you want trying to read it.
- Aug 23, 2011
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HeffeD said:
I remember when reading about this incident the last year that there was something not encrypted, and MBAM can't access it if it's encrypted. That's what I remember, so it may not be correct
And Advanced SystemCare 5.1.0.196 has been released about a couple of hours ago. Unfortunately I am unable to locate the changelog at the moment. If another user could find it, please post 
Littlebits
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- May 3, 2011
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Chiron said:
Believe me there is other security and software vendors that have did far worse than IObit and still continue to do it now. Anyone who keeps up with software news knows about these other big-name controversial vendors.
IObit was just the fall guy because MBAM couldn't take legal actions against them because they are based in China.
They make many excellent free products and they tried to do right by removing MBAM database.
It's over with and time to move on.
Thanks.
Littlebits
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- May 3, 2011
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Chiron said:
You can Google links if available, I'm not going to waste my time searching for them.
Some of the most know controversial actions known by venders is the following:
Sony- installed malware rootkits to systems not detected by any security solution at the time.
Microsoft had to release a critical update to remove the infection.
But even after that how many of you all still use Sony products? Like PlayStation, televisions, recordable DVD's & CD's, stereos, etc.
Microsoft- back when Windows was first released, they were accused of stealing intellectual properties of Apple. There probably isn't much info online about it because the differences were dealt with behind closed doors, probably a huge payoff. Some of the older users might remember the deal. Still even the users who know about the situation still continue to use Microsoft products. Of coarse there are many more Microsoft controversies involving stealing other copyrighted content, privacy issues, etc.
CheckPoint- Added scareware marketing messages to ZoneAlarm products making users think that they were infected.
Avira and Uniblue partnership.
Google- allowing malicious ads in their recommendations and many privacy issues.
AOL and AT&T- Way too many issues to list, do research.
Facebook- many privacy concerns and security issues, you can read another issue almost every week if you follow the news.
Symantec- a really evil company, but makes excellent products. Do research...
Do I really need to mention Comodo?
Those are the ones that can can remember off the top of my head but there are many more.
Maybe a new thread can be created "Most Controversial Software Companies" where users can add links and their commits.
Thanks.
- Nov 5, 2011
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I think we have here the different degrees of severity and in different cases.
For me a stealer is a stealer. Black on white, no doubt.
So - that each one will ask itself a question of morality, which is very simple: to help or not help a stealer?
I think we have here the different degrees of severity and in different cases.
For me a stealer is a stealer. Black on white, no doubt.
So - that each one will ask itself a question of morality, which is very simple: to help or not help a stealer?
MrXidus said:
Thank a lot MrXidus!
Littlebits said:Chiron said:
You can Google links if available, I'm not going to waste my time searching for them.
Some of the most know controversial actions known by venders is the following:
Sony- installed malware rootkits to systems not detected by any security solution at the time.
Microsoft had to release a critical update to remove the infection.
But even after that how many of you all still use Sony products? Like PlayStation, televisions, recordable DVD's & CD's, stereos, etc.
Microsoft- back when Windows was first released, they were accused of stealing intellectual properties of Apple. There probably isn't much info online about it because the differences were dealt with behind closed doors, probably a huge payoff. Some of the older users might remember the deal. Still even the users who know about the situation still continue to use Microsoft products. Of coarse there are many more Microsoft controversies involving stealing other copyrighted content, privacy issues, etc.
CheckPoint- Added scareware marketing messages to ZoneAlarm products making users think that they were infected.
Avira and Uniblue partnership.
Google- allowing malicious ads in their recommendations and many privacy issues.
AOL and AT&T- Way too many issues to list, do research.
Facebook- many privacy concerns and security issues, you can read another issue almost every week if you follow the news.
Symantec- a really evil company, but makes excellent products. Do research...
Do I really need to mention Comodo?
Those are the ones that can can remember off the top of my head but there are many more.
Maybe a new thread can be created "Most Controversial Software Companies" where users can add links and their commits.
Thanks.
Completely agree with you there Littlebits! People tend to just mention Malwarebytes and Iobit and forget the other cases... which well it is sad in a way. I have said before and I say it again, I use some of Iobit's products such as the game booster and ASC.
Prorootect said:
Prorootect, so if a stealer for you is a stealer, that means you will stop using windows for example? Because windows was indeed accused of stealing from apple and a bit of research should give you some vague information. So to say, you better off move to Linux and Open Source.
Everyone makes mistakes and some learn from their mistakes while some don't, but you would never know that unless you give them a chance to prove that they either learned from their mistakes or not.
- Nov 5, 2011
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Hmm .. It's true that this world is not perfect. But this case, it seems really well documented, there is no doubt then, that IObit - it was stolen ...
It's true that this world is not perfect.
It's true that this world is not perfect.
Littlebits said:
Which is funny, because Apple stole the concept of the graphical GUI and the mouse from Xerox...
Littlebits said:
-sigh-
everyone took ideas from one entity to another in one or another way around.
look at apple's lock function on iPad/iTouch/iPhone for example. Other companies 'used' the same concept.
A bit off topic: whats exactly the issue with Comodo?
Anyhow lets put this subject of seatling etc to rest
look at apple's lock function on iPad/iTouch/iPhone for example. Other companies 'used' the same concept.
A bit off topic: whats exactly the issue with Comodo?
Anyhow lets put this subject of seatling etc to rest
- Dec 18, 2011
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I really like Advanced System Care Pro but I'm very cautious when I use it. Always when it detect many errors in Windows Registry, I check it and create system restore point.
I don't recommend tools in Toolbox, especially Registry Cleaner. Once I use it and after I have problem with my computer.
I think Full or Quick Malware Removal is not safe, because it only detect FP. But IObit Malware Fighter is worse.
Active Boost is very good in Advanced System Care Pro- my computer working faster.
But be careful when You use this software.
I don't recommend tools in Toolbox, especially Registry Cleaner. Once I use it and after I have problem with my computer.
I think Full or Quick Malware Removal is not safe, because it only detect FP. But IObit Malware Fighter is worse.
Active Boost is very good in Advanced System Care Pro- my computer working faster.
But be careful when You use this software.
Valentin N
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For our information:
BitRemover remove all IObit software last version v1.4.2: by T-Tools.nl: http://www.t-tools.nl/bitremoveren.php
QUOTE:
'It has been widely reported that after uninstalling their programs a considerable amount of data will be left behind on a computer.
We at T-Tools have created a program we named BitRemover that has been designed specifically to remove every last trace of the entries of IObit programs left behind if and when you had decided to uninstall one or more of these programs. Be aware that we do not in any way advise you to remove any one of IObit's programs.
BitRemover is a joint effort of me, Thomas Hoen (Programmer) and Fred de Vries (Original idea).'
Yeah, Original idea - and very good idea.
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For our information:
BitRemover remove all IObit software last version v1.4.2: by T-Tools.nl: http://www.t-tools.nl/bitremoveren.php
QUOTE:
'It has been widely reported that after uninstalling their programs a considerable amount of data will be left behind on a computer.
We at T-Tools have created a program we named BitRemover that has been designed specifically to remove every last trace of the entries of IObit programs left behind if and when you had decided to uninstall one or more of these programs. Be aware that we do not in any way advise you to remove any one of IObit's programs.
BitRemover is a joint effort of me, Thomas Hoen (Programmer) and Fred de Vries (Original idea).'
Yeah, Original idea - and very good idea.
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