IObit Is Malware

[mrtrout]

these two security software found PUPS & Malware From IObit Software i will not use or trust IObit Again Never( Malwarebytes
www.malwarebytes.com

-Log Details-
Scan Date: 10/31/17
Scan Time: 4:24 AM
Log File: 8628f1b1-be0c-11e7-b009-c89cdc2a42fb.json
Administrator: Yes

-Software Information-
Version: 3.2.2.2029
Components Version: 1.0.212
Update Package Version: 1.0.3136
License: Free

-System Information-
OS: Windows 10 (Build 16299.19)
CPU: x64
File System: NTFS
User: DESKTOP-4M9EEJS\mrtro

-Scan Summary-
Scan Type: Threat Scan
Result: Completed
Objects Scanned: 341575
Threats Detected: 18
Threats Quarantined: 0
(No malicious items detected)
Time Elapsed: 17 min, 57 sec

-Scan Options-
Memory: Enabled
Startup: Enabled
Filesystem: Enabled
Archives: Enabled
Rootkits: Enabled
Heuristics: Enabled
PUP: Detect
PUM: Detect

-Scan Details-
Process: 3
PUP.Optional.AdvancedSystemCare, C:\PROGRAM FILES (X86)\IOBIT\ADVANCED SYSTEMCARE\ASCTRAY.EXE, No Action By User, [1218], [380353],1.0.3136
PUP.Optional.AdvancedSystemCare, C:\PROGRAM FILES (X86)\IOBIT\ADVANCED SYSTEMCARE\ASCSERVICE.EXE, No Action By User, [1218], [380352],1.0.3136
PUP.Optional.AdvancedSystemCare, C:\PROGRAM FILES (X86)\IOBIT\ADVANCED SYSTEMCARE\ASC.EXE, No Action By User, [1218], [396386],1.0.3136

Module: 5
PUP.Optional.AdvancedSystemCare, C:\PROGRAM FILES (X86)\IOBIT\ADVANCED SYSTEMCARE\ASCTRAY.EXE, No Action By User, [1218], [380353],1.0.3136
PUP.Optional.AdvancedSystemCare, C:\PROGRAM FILES (X86)\IOBIT\ADVANCED SYSTEMCARE\ASCSERVICE.EXE, No Action By User, [1218], [380352],1.0.3136
PUP.Optional.AdvancedSystemCare, C:\PROGRAM FILES (X86)\IOBIT\ADVANCED SYSTEMCARE\OFCOMMON.DLL, No Action By User, [1218], [396386],1.0.3136
PUP.Optional.AdvancedSystemCare, C:\PROGRAM FILES (X86)\IOBIT\ADVANCED SYSTEMCARE\OFCOMMON.DLL, No Action By User, [1218], [396386],1.0.3136
PUP.Optional.AdvancedSystemCare, C:\PROGRAM FILES (X86)\IOBIT\ADVANCED SYSTEMCARE\ASC.EXE, No Action By User, [1218], [396386],1.0.3136

Registry Key: 1
PUP.Optional.AdvancedSystemCare, HKLM\SYSTEM\CURRENTCONTROLSET\SERVICES\AdvancedSystemCareService11, No Action By User, [1218], [380352],1.0.3136

Registry Value: 1
PUP.Optional.AdvancedSystemCare, HKU\S-1-5-21-2956652663-4247090445-2022858332-1001\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUN|ADVANCED SYSTEMCARE 11, No Action By User, [1218], [380353],1.0.3136

Registry Data: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Data Stream: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Folder: 0
(No malicious items detected)

File: 8
PUP.Optional.AdvancedSystemCare, C:\USERS\PUBLIC\DESKTOP\Advanced SystemCare 11.lnk, No Action By User, [1218], [380338],1.0.3136
PUP.Optional.AdvancedSystemCare, C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\TASKS\ASC11_SkipUac_mrtro, No Action By User, [1218], [380341],1.0.3136
PUP.Optional.AdvancedSystemCare, C:\PROGRAM FILES (X86)\IOBIT\ADVANCED SYSTEMCARE\MONITOR.EXE, No Action By User, [1218], [398206],1.0.3136
PUP.Optional.AdvancedSystemCare, C:\PROGRAM FILES (X86)\IOBIT\ADVANCED SYSTEMCARE\ASCTRAY.EXE, No Action By User, [1218], [380353],1.0.3136
PUP.Optional.AdvancedSystemCare, C:\PROGRAM FILES (X86)\IOBIT\ADVANCED SYSTEMCARE\ASCSERVICE.EXE, No Action By User, [1218], [380352],1.0.3136
PUP.Optional.AdvancedSystemCare, C:\PROGRAM FILES (X86)\IOBIT\ADVANCED SYSTEMCARE\OFCOMMON.DLL, No Action By User, [1218], [396386],1.0.3136
PUP.Optional.AdvancedSystemCare, C:\PROGRAM FILES (X86)\IOBIT\ADVANCED SYSTEMCARE\ASC.EXE, No Action By User, [1218], [396386],1.0.3136
PUP.Optional.AdvancedSystemCare, C:\USERS\MRTRO\DESKTOP\IOBIT SOFTWARE & LICENSE KEYS\ADVANCED-SYSTEMCARE-SETUP.EXE, No Action By User, [1218], [396386],1.0.3136

Physical Sector: 0
(No malicious items detected)


(end)   Dr.Web Scanner SE for Windows v9.1.4.01271  C:\Users\mrtro\AppData\Local\Temp\_iu14D2N.tmp - is riskware program Program.Unwanted.1183
C:\Users\mrtro\AppData\Local\Temp\is-L8V9K.tmp\UninstallPromote.exe - is riskware program Program.Unwanted.1183
C:\Users\mrtro\AppData\Local\Temp\is-L8V9K.tmp\UninstallPromote.exe - infected
C:\Users\mrtro\AppData\Local\Temp\_iu14D2N.tmp - infected

Total 8987415213 bytes in 38735 files scanned (42193 objects)
Total 38786 files (42158 objects) are clean
Total 3 files are infected
Total 31 files are raised error condition
Scan time is 00:26:15.552

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Start curing
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C:\Windows\system32\drivers\etc\hosts - cured
C:\Users\mrtro\AppData\Local\Temp\is-L8V9K.tmp\UninstallPromote.exe - quarantined
C:\Users\mrtro\AppData\Local\Temp\_iu14D2N.tmp - quarantined

Total 8987415213 bytes in 38735 files scanned (42193 objects)
Total 38786 files (42158 objects) are clean
Total 3 files are infected
Total 3 files are neutralized
Total 31 files are raised error condition
Scan time is 00:26:15.552


© Doctor Web, Ltd., 1992-2013
Scan session started 2017/10/27 03:24:31

[vhick]

For me, I don't think so. Even Iobit have a giveaway here in this forum for some time ago. I personally use some of Iobit software, no problem at all. I think malwarebytes detect some software because:

1. The installer have a bundled third-party software. You can disable upon install. So it is important to pay attention when installing.
2. Maybe the activity of the new updated version. Maybe the signature is not incorporated in the database, so much better to submit these false positive to malwarebytes


I remember that there is an issue before regarding iobit antimalware database that they copies their signature from malwarebytes. I don't have an update on that issue because I'm not a user of iobit antimalware.

Nevertheless, some of their product is good, especially their free iobit unlocker. Very reliable.

[Enigma]

I agree, mrtrout, they bundle their products with pups and unnecessary bs. IObit is a very dishonest company.

[monstertruckpa]

Emsisoft, malwarebytes and Eset & several security software all of them take it as an intrusive malware. its very rare but it can exist many danger reason. for example: breaking your privacy from your pc sending tons of data reports, many executables container  in its folder installation for just one program, although the programa looks like so good, many people to saying that is vaseline instead water inside the w.i.n.d.o.w.s veins,  it is very agressive to introducing its forced task & services and boot drivers like others utilities creating bugs in windows evading controls & elevating hidden process toward full root and accumulating a lot of space and many registrys..

[Dareks]

monstertruckpa I totally agree with you. I personally do not trust this software producer.

[ImnotwiththeFBI]

On the day I realized that these software had methods of bypass the windows UAC, in that day IObit died to me.

[monstertruckpa]

monstertruckpa I totally agree with you. I personally do not trust this software producer.

The best and most respectful is Kerish Doctor among the list of optimizers. is the unique that I use with complete peace of mind, because about the others optimizer, I never trust again, nor do I trust in the imprescindible Ccleaner, I liked tuneup, but it became big fat heavy and needed mandatory services at real time to do its job.

[eufrasiox]

I never install anything from IObit
I do not recommend it

[mrtrout]

Malwarebytes
www.malwarebytes.com

-Log Details-
Scan Date: 11/2/18
Scan Time: 3:49 AM    -Software Information-
Version: 3.6.1.2711
Components Version: 1.0.482
Update Package Version: 1.0.7651
License: Free

-System Information-
OS: Windows 10 (Build 17134.345)
CPU: x64     -Scan Summary-
Scan Type: Threat Scan
Scan Initiated By: Manual
Result: Completed
Objects Scanned: 264696
Threats Detected: 31
Threats Quarantined: 0
Time Elapsed: 20 min, 12 sec

-Scan Options-
Memory: Enabled
Startup: Enabled
Filesystem: Enabled
Archives: Enabled
Rootkits: Enabled
Heuristics: Enabled
PUP: Detect
PUM: Detect

-Scan Details-
Process: 2
PUP.Optional.AdvancedSystemCare, C:\PROGRAM FILES (X86)\IOBIT\ADVANCED SYSTEMCARE\MONITOR.EXE, No Action By User, [3806], [398206],1.0.7651
PUP.Optional.AdvancedSystemCare, C:\PROGRAM FILES (X86)\IOBIT\ADVANCED SYSTEMCARE\ASCSERVICE.EXE, No Action By User, [3806], [380352],1.0.7651

Module: 4
PUP.Optional.AdvancedSystemCare, C:\PROGRAM FILES (X86)\IOBIT\ADVANCED SYSTEMCARE\MONITOR.EXE, No Action By User, [3806], [398206],1.0.7651
PUP.Optional.AdvancedSystemCare, C:\PROGRAM FILES (X86)\IOBIT\ADVANCED SYSTEMCARE\ASCSERVICE.EXE, No Action By User, [3806], [380352],1.0.7651
PUP.Optional.AdvancedSystemCare, C:\PROGRAM FILES (X86)\IOBIT\ADVANCED SYSTEMCARE\CPUIDINTERFACE.DLL, No Action By User, [3806], [396386],1.0.7651
PUP.Optional.AdvancedSystemCare, C:\PROGRAM FILES (X86)\IOBIT\ADVANCED SYSTEMCARE\HARDWARELIB.DLL, No Action By User, [3806], [396386],1.0.7651

Registry Key: 8
PUP.Optional.AdvancedSystemCare, HKLM\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS NT\CURRENTVERSION\SCHEDULE\TASKCACHE\TREE\ASC12_PerformanceMonitor, No Action By User, [3806], [380341],1.0.7651
PUP.Optional.AdvancedSystemCare, HKLM\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS NT\CURRENTVERSION\SCHEDULE\TASKCACHE\TASKS\{65A9FE65-3EFC-4D96-BF5E-FAD5C0E02A91}, No Action By User, [3806], [380341],1.0.7651
PUP.Optional.AdvancedSystemCare, HKLM\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS NT\CURRENTVERSION\SCHEDULE\TASKCACHE\LOGON\{65A9FE65-3EFC-4D96-BF5E-FAD5C0E02A91}, No Action By User, [3806], [380341],1.0.7651
PUP.Optional.AdvancedSystemCare, HKLM\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS NT\CURRENTVERSION\SCHEDULE\TASKCACHE\TREE\ASC12_SkipUac_mrtro, No Action By User, [3806], [380341],1.0.7651
PUP.Optional.AdvancedSystemCare, HKLM\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS NT\CURRENTVERSION\SCHEDULE\TASKCACHE\TASKS\{8C214707-0FDC-4F66-8D58-F205C565687C}, No Action By User, [3806], [380341],1.0.7651
PUP.Optional.AdvancedSystemCare, HKLM\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS NT\CURRENTVERSION\SCHEDULE\TASKCACHE\PLAIN\{8C214707-0FDC-4F66-8D58-F205C565687C}, No Action By User, [3806], [380341],1.0.7651
PUP.Optional.AdvancedSystemCare, HKLM\SYSTEM\CURRENTCONTROLSET\SERVICES\AdvancedSystemCareService12, No Action By User, [3806], [380352],1.0.7651
PUP.Optional.AdvancedSystemCare, HKLM\SYSTEM\CURRENTCONTROLSET\SERVICES\IOBIT_MONITOR_SERVER, No Action By User, [3806], [580520],1.0.7651

Registry Value: 6
PUP.Optional.AdvancedSystemCare, HKU\S-1-5-21-2075290372-1864209778-3321409080-1002\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\UFH\SHC|62, No Action By User, [3806], [580515],1.0.7651
PUP.Optional.AdvancedSystemCare, HKU\S-1-5-21-2075290372-1864209778-3321409080-1002\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\UFH\SHC|63, No Action By User, [3806], [580515],1.0.7651
PUP.Optional.AdvancedSystemCare, HKU\S-1-5-21-2075290372-1864209778-3321409080-1002\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\UFH\SHC|64, No Action By User, [3806], [580515],1.0.7651
PUP.Optional.AdvancedSystemCare, HKU\S-1-5-21-2075290372-1864209778-3321409080-1002\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\UFH\SHC|65, No Action By User, [3806], [580515],1.0.7651
PUP.Optional.AdvancedSystemCare, HKU\S-1-5-21-2075290372-1864209778-3321409080-1002\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\UFH\SHC|67, No Action By User, [3806], [580515],1.0.7651
PUP.Optional.AdvancedSystemCare, HKLM\SYSTEM\CURRENTCONTROLSET\SERVICES\IOBIT_MONITOR_SERVER|IMAGEPATH, No Action By User, [3806], [580520],1.0.7651

Registry Data: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Data Stream: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Folder: 0
(No malicious items detected)

File: 11
PUP.Optional.AdvancedSystemCare, C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\TASKS\ASC12_PerformanceMonitor, No Action By User, [3806], [380341],1.0.7651
PUP.Optional.AdvancedSystemCare, C:\USERS\PUBLIC\DESKTOP\Advanced SystemCare 12.lnk, No Action By User, [3806], [380338],1.0.7651
PUP.Optional.AdvancedSystemCare, C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\TASKS\ASC12_SkipUac_mrtro, No Action By User, [3806], [380341],1.0.7651
PUP.Optional.AdvancedSystemCare, C:\PROGRAM FILES (X86)\IOBIT\ADVANCED SYSTEMCARE\MONITOR.EXE, No Action By User, [3806], [398206],1.0.7651
PUP.Optional.AdvancedSystemCare, C:\USERS\MRTRO\APPDATA\ROAMING\MICROSOFT\INTERNET EXPLORER\QUICK LAUNCH\USER PINNED\TASKBAR\Advanced SystemCare 12.lnk, No Action By User, [3806], [380340],1.0.7651
PUP.Optional.AdvancedSystemCare, C:\PROGRAM FILES (X86)\IOBIT\ADVANCED SYSTEMCARE\ASCSERVICE.EXE, No Action By User, [3806], [380352],1.0.7651
PUP.Optional.AdvancedSystemCare, C:\PROGRAM FILES (X86)\IOBIT\ADVANCED SYSTEMCARE\DRIVERS\MONITOR_WIN10_X64.SYS, No Action By User, [3806], [580520],1.0.7651
PUP.Optional.AdvancedSystemCare, C:\PROGRAM FILES (X86)\IOBIT\ADVANCED SYSTEMCARE\CPUIDINTERFACE.DLL, No Action By User, [3806], [396386],1.0.7651
PUP.Optional.AdvancedSystemCare, C:\PROGRAM FILES (X86)\IOBIT\ADVANCED SYSTEMCARE\HARDWARELIB.DLL, No Action By User, [3806], [396386],1.0.7651
PUP.Optional.AdvancedSystemCare, C:\DOCUMENTS AND SETTINGS\PUBLIC\Desktop\Advanced SystemCare 12.lnk, No Action By User, [3806], [396386],1.0.7651
PUP.Optional.AdvancedSystemCare, C:\PROGRAM FILES (X86)\IOBIT\ADVANCED SYSTEMCARE\ASC.EXE, No Action By User, [3806], [396386],1.0.7651

Physical Sector: 0
(No malicious items detected)

WMI: 0
(No malicious items detected)


(end)  IObit Is Digitally Signed Malware, PUP,  Junkware, Badware, Crapware,  Never Gone use It Again   :@ :dodgy:

[divinenews]

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First, allow me sincerely say, no one here dreads malware infections more than I,
But, my dear friends, I respectfully do not agree with any of you about Iobit software.  

And these are my counter-arguments to your Iobit fears.

I just uploaded their latest version of Advanced SystemCare Pro 13.1.0.184  to VirusTotal.com and got these results which you can see by clicking this LINK.

Below are the negative results:
DrWeb:   Program.Unwanted.2520
eGambit: PUP.Optional.IObit
GData:    Win32.Application.iObit.B..



I use Malwarebytes Premium and it hates it all things Iobit. I have to use the "exclusion feature" to keep it from deleting all my Iobit software each time it scans or I install a new version. Actually it is easier to just turn off Malwarebytes until I have installed anything Iobit and then turn it back on and then use the exclusion feature on Malwarebytes to keep it from being deleted in future scans.

I have used Emsisoft and VoodooShield along with Malwarebytes Premium for years as my main line of defense against malware. Emsisoft and VoodooSheild have no problem with it. And if you look at the list of software anti-virus engines on the list that scanned my upload of the latest version of Advanced SystemCare Pro, you will see that to top software engines like Bitdefender, Kaspersky, and Avast have no problem with it either. Even the Malwarebytes engine used on VirusTotal has no problem with it. 



My conclusion.
I have been using Iobit Advanced System Care, Driver Booster, Smart Defrag, and Iobit Smart Uninstaller for years. I always choose to take the personal install option and uncheck all their free "additional options." I have had no, nada, zip, problems using any of them. But, what I can say is, "My family's computers under my control run faster, cleaner, and safer because of Iobit software that I have and will continue to install." 

As many of you know, Iobit updates their software many times a year, but they also give away free annual and six(6) month licenses on forums and respected major software sites many times a year. Those of us who watch these sites and forums never have to pay for their premium software. This is a major reason to use them and for those who believe in conspiracy theories to fear them. I have heard people online who fear a great Iobit conspiracy often say, "They want us to use their software so they can foul up our operating systems or read what we are typing. The stuff is made in China."  ... I think they have found a marvelous way to sell their software by making so many people experience how good it is by giving away free licenses periodically. Since, from great personal experience, I have come to love Iobit software I diligently look for and install all the updated stuff I can find. I also never shy away from entering any forum contest that is offering a license for Iobit software. 

I am not saying that some evil "bad actor" is not at the switch over at Iobit waiting for the day China starts a nuclear war when he will use an Iobit problem to lock down or delete my operating system. Maybe Iobit and its PUPs is just waiting for a special time when they are going to push a button and annihilate all Iobit users in America, ... and maybe so are all the liberals in control over at Microsoft, Google, and Apple who work with and build their products in China. But, I doubt it, and I am going to go on using Iobit software products. 

(If you need a conspiracy theory that you can probably believe in, just look into what the greedy corporations are doing to fix the prices of the commodities we all need and use daily, ... or what the progressive socialist liberals have been doing since their counter-culture revolution began in the late 1960s with the intention of destroy traditional moral America and distorting its constitution. Believe there is a global elite who think nationalism is outdated and only they are fit to survive and rule the world. But Iobit, LOL.)

In all our daily lives we come into contact with situations where we have to weigh the risk of gain and loss. This is a major part of the "human condition."  At this point in time, the loss that comes as a result of not using Iobit software is far far more than the loss. The truth is I cannot see where I have suffered any damage to my operating systems by using Iobit, only great gain. 

*Finally, I hope the administrators and moderators of this forum do not stop having software contests or delete forum thread featuring Iobit software because some people are scared of Iobit "boogeymen" and their howling PUPS. (I could change my mind tomorrow on all of this, but someone I know and trust would have to show me proof they have been harmed by this great software. All I have read on this forum thread is fear of PUPs and the way the software is built.)

So to the members and visitors of this forum, "Hurrah for Iobit software."

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So, my dear friends who hold other opinions, Let us be civilized and agree to disagree.
Your online friend,
Elijah.