IObit security 360

I have just downloaded IObit defrag 2 (beta 2.0)and i was offerd free versions of system care and their 360 security. Now before i start using it can any one give me some insight about it, I have currently AVG 9 and the free version of Malwarebytes on this desktop, would it be wise for me to replace the AVG (having no issues with it) with the IObit 360 as i have read good raves about IObit software, I currently use their defrag tool which by the way is excellent, much better than piraforms defaggler!!, so basicly all i am after is a heads up, I don't intend to use the system care as I've read many posts about (and assisted in) how it can mess the registry up,so that is already binned.
Thanks for any help with this.
iain.t :major

 

It's arguable, but I personally believe that IObit Security 360 is a rogue security program known to cause system problems and that had stolen material from other computer security companies to use in their own program. See:
IOBit Steals Malwarebytes’ Intellectual Property
IOBit’s Denial of Theft Unconvincing
The program has also been seen to cause numerous system problems that tend to go away after uninstalling their software.

 

Hey Duckfeet,
Thanks for that, IObit 360 is no longer on my system now. Will stick with my dependable AVG9 and Malwarebytes.

iain.t :major

 

I know it's down to personal preference but would you consider IObit to be a better option than AVG?? I have noticed lately that AVG is taking qiute alot resources on my machine, it is not as light as it used to be.
By the way the site is excellent I've learnt so much in the short time that i have been a member, it has a great comminity feel as every one inputs what they can to help others.
A BIG THUMBS UP FROM ME!!!!!
iain.t :major

 

Thanks

iain.t :major

 

I'll do some more research on IOBit...When I first heard this, it was totally believable, and I respect malwarebytes, (and it was someone who worked there who gave me the info)...and I do trust the MBAM people to make good decisions, and not through out stuff like this unless it were true...but it wasn't official, and I guess it could have been just bad hype...I hadn't heard different, until now, and it was credible when I first read it, so I'd been going with it, and warning people off it...(obviously), I agree that sometimes, once a bad rep starts, it's hard to shake, and I don't want to be guilty of that, so I'll desist.

 

Thanks David,
I have tried MSE on my daughters laptop last year, which did a superb job, as her Uni's internet wouldn't allow her access with AVG installed.
I am going to try the Panda Cloud on the desktop,as that is easier to fix if anything goes wrong!!!!

iain.t :major

 

Of course the dates were old. That was kind of when the whole thing came to light...And I know, it was a bit of a 'canned speech' and I'm embarassed I posted it here because I look up to the malware fighters on this site, and I've been helped so much by so many people on MajorGeeks as to make me question my own sanity in posting it in the first place. "Act in haste, repent at leisure...' or something like that...But I don't think it's 'null' or 'laughable' either, to be honest.

I take the ethics of antivirus companies seriously, and everybody wasn't happy what did come to light, or with the way that fracas ended. And since I'd never heard anything in mitigation after that--until now--I guess I kept the same attitude I had when I first heard it....

I do feel now like I was publicly beating a dead horse...we live and die in public on the Web: IObit and me both, sadly. But I do totally agree with MA that if MBAM and IObit can resolve the matter and move on, I should do the same. IOBIt's rep is not near as important to me as the good will of the people of MajorGeeks.

 

Hey Duckfeet,
Stop stressing man!!! I still valued your input, and have not installed IObit as part of your advice, no one gets it right all the time thats why we are part of a wider community here at MG's, there is always some one there to step in and give their advice, I have learnt a great deal from people here and I've still got a great deal more to learn... so any advice is always welcome,it helps to weigh up the pro's and con's of certain issues that people are struggling with.

iain.t :major

 

Thankyou: I'm a malware fighter on another site, I work hard at it, hours daily, and when I run up against something I can't figure out--like some locked Registry Files a couple days ago, or some redirections before that--I come over here to see how these guys do it, and trot back and post my fix, and get much better at what I do because of it, and have yet to be let down or misled, so I tend to see the people here as my teachers, in that area, and do--obviously--take what they say to heart in all areas. This was not an important issue to me but I learned to be a bit more cautious with my presumptions...and, well, being ex-military I kind of like being a corporal anyway ...

 

Greetings to all :wave

I truly understand what happens, what it means & the consequences of:

"Open Mouth - Insert Foot"

Once all is chewed & digested - heartburn & indigestion!

That is absolutely awesome Duckfeet, that an experience provided a "Learning" situation. So many times, in hindsight, we reqret what so quickly came flying off our lips. So in retrospect, we then (from learning a lesson) put into practice - due diligence to "Weigh Our Words" before putting them into the air (or in type) for others to hear or read.

But...

Because of a quick comment...

iain.t accepted your quote & now has a "Bad Taste" for Iobit! That really is not fair to them at this point of the game. I too read & followed the news a few years back about this supposed scandal & bad news. I was a user of their products & truly received much benefit from them on most of my computers & have recommended them to my friends & family. Then when I heard about this news... I was somewhat placed in a dilemma. Now What? I may have reacted harshly & hastily, but I (not with any thought, though) removed them from my computers, but did not mention to friends. I continued to follow the story - then I one day just went to the understanding to have "them -Iobit" rest on their laurels. They worked it out with MBAM, still had a very good piece of software & I realized a fact (that I brought back to memory) that it had fixed an ailing computer for me years earlier.

So, maybe iain.t may one day return to Iobit & give them a shot? And I am in NO way associated with them. Just so you know.

I'm sorry for the rant - I just don't like it when anyone or anybody gets a bad rap via hasty words (like gossip) then it spreads, and somebody becomes a victim - 'For No Reason'..

Just my $00.02 rolleyes

 

Just call me Confuddled One. :-o

I read this thread and I'm not sure what to do. I have IObit360 installed as well as Avast anti-virus. Is that okay or do those programs conflict?

Thanks,
Lavender

 

Wonderful! Thank you for reassuring me to quickly.

I love both programs so I'm glad they work together.