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
CrystalDiskInfo has introduced a new feature in version 9.9.0 that allows users to detect counterfeit Samsung SSDs. This update is particularly significant due to the increasing prevalence of fake Samsung drives in the market. The software flags inauthentic devices with a [FAKE] label, providing a reliable tool for consumers to verify their SSDs.
- ▪CrystalDiskInfo can now identify fake Samsung SSDs with a new feature in version 9.9.0.
- ▪The software labels counterfeit drives with a [FAKE] tag for easy identification.
- ▪Users are encouraged to regularly update the software to improve detection accuracy.
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PC Components Storage SSDs 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 News By Zhiye Liu published 19 May 2026 CrystalDiskInfo learns to spot real Samsung SSDs from the cheap clones. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: X/hiyohiyo) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Noriyuki "hiyohiyo" Miyazaki, the developer of CrystalDiskInfo, has announced an important new feature in version 9.9.0: the ability to detect fake…
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