The open-source utility CrystalDiskInfo has added a new feature to detect counterfeit Samsung SSDs, a growing problem due to the high demand for reliable storage. Version 9.9.0 of the software now labels suspected fake drives with a "[FAKE]" tag, helping consumers avoid fraudulent products. The detection method appears to analyze firmware and PCI Vendor ID, which are harder for counterfeiters to falsify than physical labels or Windows device names. AI
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IMPACT Helps consumers avoid sophisticated hardware counterfeits driven by AI.
RANK_REASON A utility software added a feature to detect fake hardware.
