Fake Samsung SSD spotting comes to CrystalDiskInfo as AI crunch drives sophisticated counterfeit market — free open-source software can flag clones by checking firmware, PCI Vendor ID
The open-source utility CrystalDiskInfo has added a feature to its latest version, 9.9.0, that can detect counterfeit Samsung SSDs. This new functionality aims to combat the increasing market for sophisticated fake storage devices. The software flags suspected clones by examining firmware and PCI Vendor ID, offering users a reliable third-party verification method. AI
IMPACT This development highlights how AI is enabling more sophisticated counterfeit markets, necessitating new detection tools for consumers.