Free is one of my favorite words, and IObit is offering (for free), a one year license for their flagship antimalware application. Not bad considering the usual cost is $29.95.
While I haven’t personally tested this application, regular readers on this site have generally given this program high marks.
Note: November 2, 2009 – According to MalwareBytes the developers of the highly regarded MalwareBytes Anti-malware application, they have developed evidence that IObit “is stealing and incorporating” their “proprietary database and intellectual property into their software”. You may want to read this claim from MalwareBytes here. In the meantime, I recommend that you consider carefully before downloading this “free” offer.
Fast facts:
Key Features and Benefits
1-click Solution and Very Easy to Use
Traditional Advantages of IObit products. We love simple and automatic styles.
Finds the Deepest Infections
Using DOG (Digital Original Gene), a novel heuristic malware detection method, IObit Security 360 PRO can find the most complex threats.
Very Fast and Light
Thanks to the unique “Dual-Core” anti-malware engine, complicated analysis can be made faster now.
Work with All Antivirus Products
Everyone needs a qualified antivirus software, and IObit Security 360 PRO will surely be the best mate for your current Antivirus.
Complete PC Security Care
Antimalware, antispyware, anti-adware, anti-Trojan, anti-bots, and more. IObit Security 360 PRO can assist your Antivirus defend any tricky and complex threats.
Download at: IObit
Note: Registration is required. As well, no tech support will be provided.
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17 responses so far ↓
Dave K // October 20, 2009 at 2:02 pm |
Worth a punt. Though I worry about how this and things like Threatfire will coexist with KeyScrambler. I have this vision of all these apps scrambling for control of my keyboard. Threatfire managed to disable my laptop’s keyboard all by itself, as it replaces the Windows keyboard driver with its own. I had to reinstall XP from scratch to get over that.
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andy // October 20, 2009 at 2:49 pm |
IObit is a good “on demand” scanner but do not rely on IObit to protect you in “real time” as their real time protection is zero even though the GUI on IObit says real time protection is on.Hopefully this is just a temporary glitch and IObit will sort this problem ASAP.It’s a pitty really as IObit security 360 pro looked promising.
Bill Mullins // October 20, 2009 at 5:40 pm |
Hey Andy,
Apparently the glitch you have pointed out is now a non-issue. Because of a previous comment, I checked out a reasonable number of reviews (since, as I stated in the post, I have not tested this app), as well as many user comments. On balance, this application receives excellent reviews, averaging a 4/5 on CNET user reviews, and 4.3/5 on SoftPedia user reviews. These scores match up closely with user comments left on this Blog.
Thanks for your input.
Bill
R // October 20, 2009 at 5:09 pm |
This is a terrible program!
Read the threads at their forum about problems and false positives.
Keep it.
Bill Mullins // October 20, 2009 at 5:28 pm |
Hey R,
Thanks for the input.
Bill
Dave K // October 21, 2009 at 6:51 am |
Installed IObit 360 Pro. Nice interface and seems to be working fine. No clashes so far, despite having lots of existing protection (Avira AntiVir, ZoneAlarm Pro, Hostsman, KeyScrambler, SpyBot Teatimer, Secunia PSI all loaded in memory). I turned the real-time monitoring on, which is off by default and ran a Smart Scan which found nothing.
Thanks for the tip, Bill. I’m now a close follower of your blog posts. How about a Twitter feed as well?
Bill Mullins // October 21, 2009 at 9:17 am |
Hey Dave,
You’re a mind reader! I just set up a Twitter feed last night.
Bill
Dave Curtis // November 1, 2009 at 11:05 pm |
There is a good review about IObit Security 360 at, Bright Hub. com. It did not fare well their well either.
Bill Mullins // November 2, 2009 at 9:40 am |
Thanks Dave,
I read this review and I’m slightly confused. Let me explain – when a product review is outside the range of similar reviews for the same application, I generally key in on the testing methodology. In this case, both the testing methodology, and the reviewers lack of knowledge in product setup, lead me to discount the review. No proper mention was made, for example, as to which drives were being scanned, (at least not in a way that was appropriate), or the parameters of the scan setup. When the scan parameters were mentioned, it was plain to see the parameters were set incorrectly.
It was apparent to me that the reviewer, despite her published credentials, has a minimum knowledge of the broader security application environment. Everyone is entitled to an opinion of course, but when one holds oneself out as an expert, then that position should be based on reality.
As I mentioned at the outset of this article, I have not personally tested this application, but in my view, this review has little to do with real world experience. Conclusive data is just not offered for consideration.
Bill
Dave K // November 2, 2009 at 10:12 am |
IOBit 360 discovered malware on both my PCs, which Malwarebytes and Superantispyware had missed, so I’m happy to have it in my armoury. Grateful for the tip, as always, Bill.
Bill Mullins // November 2, 2009 at 10:29 am |
Hey Dave K,
As I explained to Dave Curtis, in a previous comment, poorly crafted reviews rarely mirror real world results in anti-malware applications. I’m happy to hear you have had some success with IOBit 360. Your experience points out, once again, the importance of scanning with multiple anti-malware applications.
Bill
Dave Curtis // November 2, 2009 at 12:34 pm |
Thanks for your input Bill. I see where you are coming from. I am going to install this and give it a try. Nothing to loose in trying it. Respectfully yours, Dave Curtis.
Bill Mullins // November 2, 2009 at 1:34 pm |
Hey Dave,
After your test period, I’d be interested in hearing your views on this.
Bill
Dave Curtis // November 2, 2009 at 4:13 pm |
I will let you know Bill. Thanks. Dave.
Zexy // November 2, 2009 at 6:41 pm |
IOBITS steals IP from Malwarebytrs…
http://www.malwarebytes.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=29681
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Bill Mullins // November 2, 2009 at 8:40 pm |
Thanks to Zexy for this info. I have noted this in this article and in fact, I have just posted a new article referencing this news.
Bill