Posted by Hal Bonnin on 2001-04-12
my option is to finish the code.. and then rename ALL functions with random letters and numbers... if you dump a exe you can see all the functions easly.. by changing all your function names it will make tracking data very dificult.. they will need to see what happens in each function to see what it does instead of knowing that SaveData(); is the save data function start.... ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kode A.C." <xenosico@xxxxxxx.xxx> To: <triangle@xxxxxxx.xxx> Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2001 4:34 PM Subject: Ani-Software Piracy Notes > Date: Tue, 10 Apr 2001 12:50:47 +0800 > From: mas fawzi mohd ali Subject: > Re: MS-DOS and Spaces > > Hi Reto & Remmie, Thank you friend. You've answered my question well. I do > appreciate the advices as well... Anyway, I'm working on a secure project > against software piracy. The old methodology of using names serial no.s > doesn't seems to work anymore. There are a lot of cracking tools (and even > tutorial) on the web of how to crack those codes. Anybody have any > codes/idea of how to give a hard time to these hackers? :-) Regards. > > > Hello everyone, > Okay, this thread was about using spaces in DOS, but currently someone asked > a anti-software piracy question. Okay, I have a limited understanding for > implementing the software security measure, but I can tell you something > about them and possibility you can come up with an implementation of your > own. > > Online Serial Allotments > > You are given a serial number or software key that if reproduced cannot > exist at the same time on the server side. > > Pros: An unauthorized user is a bit encumbered when accessing the online > gaming. > Cons: Still crackable. Eventually, if you are patient you will be able > toplay. > > Hardware Configuration Key codes > > This is not a very new thing, but it is becoming more widely used. The > software generates a key that is tailored to your specific hardware and the > software cannot be installed on other machines. > > Pros: does stop large companies from cheating and doing multiple installs > with out purchasing the licenses. > Cons: Well, it can be cracked too. I noticed that 3DS Max R4 has been > cracked. So it can be done. > > You need to consider how necessary it is for users to crack your software. > That also helps in deciding what you are going to use. > > In conclusion, it this point security measures get cracked, and developers > respond with new security, the cycle continues. > > > > Hey, guys, on another not. There is a site petitioning to let users of > Nintendo products voice their opinions on supporting maturity in software. > Rareware did make a game for N64 that was very mature, "Counker's Bad Fur > Day". It was funny, and very shocking. We want to encourage them to keep > up the good work. We know Nintendo is about quality, but who says quality > and mature content cannot coexist? > > Here are the links to the story and website: > Story > http://cube.ign.com/news/33304.html > > Petition > http://www.petitiononline.com/MatueGC/petition.html > > Those who are developers as well as gameplayers, I encourage you to at least > check it out. Also, if you think it is a good cause, pass the word ok! > > G'day! > _________________________________________________________________ > Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com > > > >
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