Malwarebytes accuses rival of software theft
Summary
Malwarebytes claims IObit stole from its database of malware samples that its software uses to detect malware on customer computers.
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Malwarebytes is accusing China-based computer security firm IObit of intellectual property theft, but IObit denied the allegations and said there were problems with its malware submission site.
Malwarebytes claims IObit stole from its database of malware samples that its software uses to detect malware on customer computers.
Malwarebytes discovered that IObit's Security 360 free anti-malware software was flagging a specific key generator piece of code for Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware software and using the same naming scheme, which includes the phrase "Don't Steal Our Software," according to a blog post on the Malwarebytes.org site.
After finding additional evidence, Malwarebytes conducted a test and added fake definitions for a fake rogue application to its database of malware. Within two weeks, IObit was detecting the fake files and using "almost exactly" the fake names, Malwarebytes said.
For more, read "Malwarebytes accuses rival of software theft" from CNET News.
Talkback Most Recent of 17 Talkback(s)
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Sooo, how do you sue China?
You don't. They don't have much use for patents
Wintel BSOD3rd Nov 2009 -
Why?....
Why does China keep doing this...why do they keep stealing other peoples stuff...Its so messed up.
gehnma@...4th Nov 2009 -
Here's a clue or two why...
China behaves the way it does:
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We . . . will prepare ourselves for the destruction of all of the cities
east of Xian. Of course the Americans will have to be prepared that
hundreds . . . of cities will be destroyed by the Chinese.
unquote
From the article Top Chinese general warns US over attack
by Alexandra Harney in Beijing and Demetri Sevastopulo and Edward
Alden in Washington.
Published: July 14 2005 21:59 | Last updated: July 15 2005 00:03 on
ft.com (Financial Times).
Ref. 1
History gives us the context. The consequences of the Opium War
(1842) include a defeated China, the opening of five ports to receive
British goods, the signing of an 'unfair' treaty favouring European
trade, and humiliation (to the Chinese).
Between 1850 and 1911, China was racked by internal conflict,
decadence, a population boom, poverty, and an exodus of Chinese to
other lands.
From 1911 through to 1949, China experienced the revolution by Sun
Yat Sen, civil wars and invasion by Japanese forces in World War II.
In 1945, the Republic of China (Nationalists) gained Formosa (Taiwan)
from the defeated Japanese.
Since 1949, the Communists, having defeated the Nationalists on the
mainland, consolidated their power and have been determined to
modernise in a bid to catch and surpass the west in every way.
Their preparations for war (think revenge for defeat, humiliation, and
then to anyone who opposes or resists them) continue apace.
Their peace will come once they have defeated all who are not of their
culture.
To them, copying a software or two is merely part of their plan to
catch and surpass the west.
More (must read) clues here:
China's New Game (by Matthew Forney)
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Qiao Liang, a P.L.A. colonel who is about to publish a book called
Decisive Strike, is among those in China who wonder if America has
the stomach for a showdown. "Is the U.S. prepared to spend all its
national wealth defending Taiwan?" he asks. "Because China will be a
thousand Afghanistans."
unquote
Ref. 2
World faces hi-tech crunch as China eyes ban on rare metal
exports (by Ambrose Evans-Pritchard)
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Beijing is drawing up plans to prohibit or restrict exports of rare earth
metals that are produced only in China and play a vital role in cutting
edge technology, from hybrid cars and catalytic converters, to
superconductors, and precision-guided weapons.
unquote
Ref. 3
Chinese government imposes nationwide military training for
students (by John Chan, 10 May, 2007)
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The rebellious "new youth" of 1919 who were determined to change
the course of history in China and the world, have been replaced with
images of regimented, mindless, patriotic young people absolutely
submissive to the authorities.
unquote
Ref. 4
Having read the clues, one would be wise to prepare.
smdunn4th Nov 2009 -
this text miss the most important flaw.
China is not a unity, think in China as a group of Texas states with different culture and language.
Tibet is a tiniest example of this trouble.
So, in case of war, China will be separated in different groups, without counting the mafia, the megacorporation and their neighborhood countries such Korea, Japan and Vietnam.
magallanes5th Nov 2009 -
Because they can...
that's why...Wintel BSOD4th Nov 2009 -
RE: Malwarebytes accuses rival of software theft
I downloaded Malwarebytes onto an XP system and my anti-spyware found 2 keyloggers and several spyware programs installed with it.
No more Malwarebytes for me!
littlepitcher4th Nov 2009 -
Stop using hacked crap
Stop using torrents for cracked software and this wouldn't happen. I have been using Malwarebytes for almost 2 years now, yes I purchased my license and have never had a single problem from this software. I run anti-virus, anti-spyware, anti-malware and nothing has ever popped up against Malwarebytes. Before you go spewing off nonsense, make sure you get software directly from the owner of the software... If you use the product then buy it. You probably had the spyware and keyloggers prior to installing Malwarebytes anyway...
trell@...4th Nov 2009 -
You probally Downloaded wrong one!
Few weeks ago there was a story out there telling about web sites that say they are malwarebytes but they were hacker sites that had something like malwarebytes but not the real program. If you want to download it go to CNET's download site and get the real version of malwarebytes the latest version 1.41. I've been using this software and its one of the rare few programs that actually detects malware. once its removes the malware run your AV program and it will find the rest of the Malware virus. This program is great!
rupaa624th Nov 2009 -
Wrong!
Malwarebytes does not contain any malware. I used it routinely when troubleshooting desktop systems on the bench. My experience has been, so far, that on balance MB is more thorough then any of the others - still running multiple sweepers manually was most effective.
But simply put, MB contains no spyware. The poster of this comment is either wrong or a liar.
Raid64th Nov 2009 -
Newbies shouldn't be allowed to post false info!
I have tested and employed virtually every spyware program available, freeware, shareware or otherwise. I can assure you, Malwarebytes delivers high level efficiency on Windows XP and Vista, and we are now testing it in Windows 7. So far - GREAT results!
I wish ZD net would employ a team of volunteer testers to screen misinformed nonsense like the littlepitcher post. I guarantee, this program program downloads free of any spyware or loggers if you download it from the publisher's approved mirrors. I suggest you screen your "anti-spyware" for false positives. There are program out there that notoriously report false positives just so you will continue shelling out good cash for their bad junk software. My friend: That, down the road, will cause you a lot more grief than Malwarebytes ever could.
SystemVisions4th Nov 2009 -
Really?
After i installed it and ran it on an Xp system my anti virus showed a number of spyware and a trojan that was only detected after Malwarebytes detected them. If i hadn't used Malware bytes my system would still be infected as these where not detected previously, I've not had a problem since in the couple of years i've been using it.
I Hate Malware4th Nov 2009 -
RE: Malwarebytes accuses rival of software theft
i use malwarebytes and iobit security 360. i've used both for a long time, both since they were introduced and have had NO problems with either. their both great systems.
rjimu4th Nov 2009 -
Thats because
They are the same software, can't you read?I Hate Malware4th Nov 2009 -
RE: Malwarebytes accuses rival of software theft
The chinese have been stealing and hacking for years. They don't see anything unethical about it so will continue to do so.
They've compromised almost every major system in the world anyway - they've hacked their way into military sites around the world as well as corporate sites. They pretty much own us.
pacman77774th Nov 2009 -
RE: Malwarebytes accuses rival of software theft
So Build something better.
Grey Ash4th Nov 2009
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