IObit claims that it provides the computer user with the "Custom Install" option. Then, how did I get the IObit Uninstaller installed without authorization?
I. TESTS
1. Driver Booster 3 Free
- MD5: 59967beb8ca8fdcb6fb2bd15d80e50bb
- Detectoin ratio: 1 / 51
- Detected PUPs: War Thunder
2. Advanced SystemCare 9 Free
- MD5: 3a4bf59018460a92ae4aa56d12580aa5
- Detected PUPs: IObit Uninstaller
"ad by driverupdate.net" was detected again after installing Free Torrent Download.
That download has been detected as riskware as well:
- DrWeb Program.Unwanted.341 20160701
- Sophos DriverUpdate - Slimware Util (PUA) 20160701
- VBA32 Adware.FakeDriverUpdate.gen 20160630
Uninstallation can be easily impacted due to unrelated offer -- IObit too utilizes tricks to deter uninstallation.
3. IObit Malware Fighter 4
- VT report: https://www.virustotal.com/en/file/ba1d51789ff251452d7af21f769491ab1dd196fc156049b67b5e6c2bba6bf16d/analysis/1467356363/