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 9.9.0 now flags suspected fake Samsung SSDs with a new [FAKE] label.

A test showed it catching a counterfeit 990 Pro by spotting an incorrect controller vendor and bogus firmware.

The feature is still being refined, and regular updates help improve detection accuracy.

Users can submit scan results to help strengthen this free third-party counterfeit-drive check.