C4D serial digits not unique?
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On 18/05/2010 at 05:23, xxxxxxxx wrote:
Originally posted by xxxxxxxx
Hi,not exactly related to serials, but :I'm actually thinking about beefing up my protection a little bit, while not putting too much effort in it.Is there a function in the API to compute file checksums like crc or md5 ?
i don't think so.... but i think you can implemnt it by yoursef via an external lib.
good idea
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On 18/05/2010 at 13:28, xxxxxxxx wrote:
Try this one:
http://256.com/sources/md5/But actually, using MD5 is probably not a brilliant idea. I guess you would mess a bit with the user's serial number, then digest it with MD5 to get the serial key. In your plugins, you would do the same again and then compare the result with the user's serial key.
That means you have the complete algorithm TO CREATE serial keys in your plugin, making it easy for a cracker to extract that code and make a key generator. I would rather recommend some asymmetric algorithm, like Blowfish. That way you can compile the Decrypt function into your plugin but not include the Encrypt function (which you would only include in your own license generator).
Anyway, if somebody really wants to crack you protection, they'll do it. IMO there's no secure way to prevent it. -
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On 18/05/2010 at 13:42, xxxxxxxx wrote:
thanks guys, got it already
Using a md5 algo now that i can bytewise feed with BaseFile::ReadByte() , seems to work quite well!
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On 19/05/2010 at 01:58, xxxxxxxx wrote:
Hi Jack,
actually i dont want to change my serial with this. I noticed my plugins get cracked, so i just want to detect if the files were changed, using the md5 checksum.
About the keygen code extraction , i know what you mean, but then there's the possibility of asymetric encryption. Not sure if I'll go so far though..
I think I'll try a couple things and see if the situation changes.
Originally posted by xxxxxxxx
Anyway, if somebody really wants to crack you protection, they'll do it. IMO there's no secure way to prevent it.
yeah of course, I just want to make the crackers life a little bit harder, maybe he'll lose interest when it costs him too much time
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On 19/05/2010 at 04:10, xxxxxxxx wrote:
Originally posted by xxxxxxxx
maybe he'll lose interest when it costs him too much time
Dreaming is still allowed. *cough*
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On 19/05/2010 at 04:23, xxxxxxxx wrote:
Originally posted by xxxxxxxx
Dreaming is still allowed. *cough*
..and thats a good thing
cant hurt to give it a try i guess..
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On 19/05/2010 at 11:52, xxxxxxxx wrote:
CInema4d plugin serial dialogs have a distinct signature, wheather in IDA PRO or OllyDBG,peexplorer,etc etc. A simple (and I mean simple) md5 sum/crypto isn't going to stop anyone intent on cracking your plugin. The best bet is to forget about the nonsense of intensly focusing on protecting your plugin/application and just have fun and reap the rewards of the legit users/purchasers. Apps like Themida/ASProtectSKE/EXECryptor etc etc only irritate legit customers because of AV/Firewall/Virus etc etc. Even Maxons reverse Modulo encryption/math etc etc system doesnt prevent dedicated crackers from Keygenning their Cinema 4D Main Application or modules. Basically in a sum, let this concern die because in the end if it can be seen/loaded on a computer it will be cracked/keygenned/loaded no matter what you do. Be creative cheers. I hope this helps you all,And good luck!!!
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On 19/05/2010 at 12:09, xxxxxxxx wrote:
well i have not a lot of experience on this issue ( my speedmud was crecked very fast
) but some friends use Themida with very good result. unfortunately no mac supportall the best
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On 20/05/2010 at 09:28, xxxxxxxx wrote:
Originally posted by xxxxxxxx
CInema4d plugin serial dialogs have a distinct signature, wheather in IDA PRO or OllyDBG,peexplorer,etc etc. A simple (and I mean simple) md5 sum/crypto isn't going to stop anyone intent on cracking your plugin. The best bet is to forget about the nonsense of intensly focusing on protecting your plugin/application and just have fun and reap the rewards of the legit users/purchasers. Apps like Themida/ASProtectSKE/EXECryptor etc etc only irritate legit customers because of AV/Firewall/Virus etc etc. Even Maxons reverse Modulo encryption/math etc etc system doesnt prevent dedicated crackers from Keygenning their Cinema 4D Main Application or modules. Basically in a sum, let this concern die because in the end if it can be seen/loaded on a computer it will be cracked/keygenned/loaded no matter what you do. Be creative cheers. I hope this helps you all,And good luck!!!
interesting first post..
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On 20/05/2010 at 09:39, xxxxxxxx wrote:
i agree.......