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Offline Wittmann

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SmartDefrag
« on: September 12, 2020, 12:07:43 PM »
I have just downloaded SmartDefrag from MajorGeeks.
My Avast AV has stopped it and placed it in the Virus Chest because it contains FileRepMalware, considered by Avast as being a threat.
 
VirusTotal shows SmartDefrag as being 100% clean.
 
Is it a false positive ? Should I install it ?
 
I am amazed that IObit a reputable supplier, deliberately includes a suspicious file in their popular SmartDefrag program.
 
Malwarebytes and SuperantiSpyware found nothing. Why should Avast be different ?
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Re: SmartDefrag
« Reply #1 on: September 12, 2020, 01:52:36 PM »
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I am amazed that IObit a reputable supplier ......
I dont think evryone will agree on that .....

IObit accused of stealing from Malwarebytes
https://www.computerworld.com/article/2468070/iobit-accused-of-stealing-from-malwarebytes.html

https://forums.malwarebytes.com/topic/29681-iobit-steals-malwarebytes-intellectual-property/


And there are others doing the same

CyberByte steals Malwarebytes’ intellectual property
https://blog.malwarebytes.com/malwarebytes-news/2018/03/cyberbyte-steals-malwarebytes-intellectual-property/


Yet Another Cleaner, Yet Another Stealer
https://blog.malwarebytes.com/cybercrime/2015/03/yet-another-cleaner-yet-another-stealer/




« Last Edit: September 12, 2020, 02:23:18 PM by Pondus »

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Re: SmartDefrag
« Reply #2 on: September 12, 2020, 03:07:16 PM »
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I am amazed that IObit a reputable supplier ......
I dont think evryone will agree on that .....

IObit accused of stealing from Malwarebytes
https://www.computerworld.com/article/2468070/iobit-accused-of-stealing-from-malwarebytes.html

https://forums.malwarebytes.com/topic/29681-iobit-steals-malwarebytes-intellectual-property/


And there are others doing the same

CyberByte steals Malwarebytes’ intellectual property
https://blog.malwarebytes.com/malwarebytes-news/2018/03/cyberbyte-steals-malwarebytes-intellectual-property/


Yet Another Cleaner, Yet Another Stealer
https://blog.malwarebytes.com/cybercrime/2015/03/yet-another-cleaner-yet-another-stealer/

Thanks Pondus, so our Chinese data thieves are not as reputable as I thought.
On the basis of that I have had my Avast put SmartDefrag back in the slammer and will never deal with OIbit again.
My question - is FileRepMalware a false positive ? Whether it is or not, Avast did a good job.
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Re: SmartDefrag
« Reply #3 on: September 12, 2020, 04:03:12 PM »
FileRepMalware = File with low (not many use it) or bad reputation


Use the performans tools that is built in to your windows OS

Registry Cleaners: Digital Snake Oil
https://blog.malwarebytes.com/cybercrime/2015/06/digital-snake-oil/


« Last Edit: September 12, 2020, 04:09:10 PM by Pondus »

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Re: SmartDefrag
« Reply #4 on: September 12, 2020, 04:12:41 PM »
FileRepMalware = File with low (not many use it) or bad reputation


Use the performans tools that is built in to your windows OS

Registry Cleaners: Digital Snake Oil
https://blog.malwarebytes.com/cybercrime/2015/06/digital-snake-oil/

Thanks again Pondus - I never clean my registry, only a few known oddments by hand on occasions.
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Re: SmartDefrag
« Reply #5 on: September 12, 2020, 04:19:12 PM »
FileRep = File Reputation, is likely in this case to be as having a poor File Reputation.  But FileRepMalware  is still a poor file reputation, though I don't know if it would directly be malware.

That out of the way, regular defragmentation of a HDD shouldn't be required, so much so as to install a program.  There is also a defragmentation function in Windows 10 (I can't recall what OS you are using) and may also be available in earlier versions.
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Re: SmartDefrag
« Reply #6 on: September 12, 2020, 04:24:58 PM »
IOBIT and Malwarebytes controversy goes back many years.
They do make some good products. The computer tune-up and defrag programs aren't part of the good tools.


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