Most of us should have heard about IObit, the company that develops useful Windows software such as Advanced SystemCare, SmartDefrag and Game Booster. I personally also like IObit products because they are develop quality software. Recently they’ve released one of their new product called IObit Security 360 that is used to scan and remove various malware such as spyware, adware, trojans, keyloggers, bots, worms and hijackers.
free security 360 serial code
There are 2 editions available for it which is the FREE and PRO version. PRO version normally cost $29.95 for a year’s subscription and it contains extra features that gives an automated protection on your computer. The free version doesn’t protect your computer real time against malware but you can use it to run manual scans to find if your computer has any malwares. For a limited time only, IObit is giving out free licenses for Security 360 PRO valid for a year and this offer expires on Nov 11, 2009. Hugo Dong from IObit has kindly given me the permission to use the promotional link, so go ahead and get your free license! IObit are so confident that their product is the strongest free anti-malware software that they even ask IT professionals and amateur home users to put Security 360 to the test and they will in return put the testers in the draw to win money!

To get your free IObit Security 306 PRO license code, all you need to do is go to this page http://db.iobit.com/license-free/win7-special-offer.php, enter your email and click the Get Free License button. You should immediately get an email from IObit Support that contains the 20 random character license code. Then download the latest version of IObit Security 360 installer is360setup.exe and install. Run IObit Security 360 and click the button “Upgrade”, which is on the right side of the product name. You will see a pop up box. Enter the following license code and click “Activate” to upgrade.

FREE IObit Security 360 PRO License Code

IObit Security 360 PRO interface is really simple without too many confusing options. I do not have a big archive of spyware to test the effectiveness of IObit Security 360 but I’ve did a pretty simple comparison. This test is not for the money or draw but for my own knowledge.

IObit Security 360 PRO
Smart Scan took 2 minutes 13 seconds to scan 59226 objects.
Full Scan took 5 minutes 17 seconds to scan 66762 objects.
Cannot detect private trojan via context menu manual scan.
Cannot detect private trojan when I run it even with DOG, automatic and advanced protection turned on, and protection level set as high.
When computer is infected with trojan, I ran a full scan and nothing was found.

Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware
Quick Scan tool 2 minutes 10 seconds to scan 81520 objects.
Full Scan took 9 minutes 25 seconds to scan 135338 objects.
Cannot detect private trojan via context menu manual scan.
Cannot detect private trojan when I run it even with Protection Module turned on.
When computer is infected with trojan, I ran a full scan and it managed to find 2 suspicious registry entries that was created by the trojan. Deleting the registry disables the trojan from starting up.

SUPERAntiSpyware
Quick Scan took 8 minutes 16 seconds to scan 26466 objects.
Complete Scan took 8 minutes 32 seconds to scan 32324 objects.
Cannot detect private trojan via context menu manual scan.
Cannot detect private trojan when I run it even with Real-Time Protection turned on.
When computer is infected with trojan, I ran a full scan and nothing was found.

I wouldn’t judge that all anti-malwares above are bad just by one failed detection but I can see that IObit Security 360 scans pretty fast. There are a lot of other tests results you can refer to in this forum. Do take note that IObit Security 360 PRO is an antimalware and not a replacement for your antivirus. You can actually run this antimalware software together with your antivirus for a more complete protection.

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