• Registered: 2015-03-26
  • Posts: 2

Topic: Theft Of Juicebox Core Files

I recently bought Juicebox Pro and am impressed by its versatility.

I am having a problem at my website with the core Juicebox files being stolen by different users simply downloading them from what must be the default directories and these common locations are obviously known to the thieves. Is there a good way to protect these files from being downloaded in this way ?.

I see config.xml can be renamed and relocated but what about the other files in jbcore ?. Do you have any tips to solve this problem please ?.

I am so angry about this and intend to pursue the rats that are using this German proxy service to steal other peoples paid for software.

Thanks for any help

  • Registered: 2012-04-24
  • Posts: 5,924

Re: Theft Of Juicebox Core Files

Unfortunately, any files that are uploaded for use on the internet (ie. files that can be publicly accessed by a browser) can be downloaded. The 'jbcore' folder must remain unmodified (with regard to structure and filenames) so it is not possible to rename the core files and spread them out strategically throughout your web site to make life more difficult for others to download.

You could try hotlink protecting your 'jbcore' files (to prevent direct access from sites other than your own).
You should be able to achieve this using rewrite rules in an .htaccess file or via your web hosting account's online CPanel.
Try a web search with terms such as 'hotlink protect resource files' for more information.

If you have evidence of anyone of stealing and using your Juicebox-Pro files, then please let us know at contact@juicebox.net.
Thank you.

  • Registered: 2015-03-26
  • Posts: 2

Re: Theft Of Juicebox Core Files

Hi Steven,

Thanks for that. I will get into the wonders of the .htaccess file.

The last thief left a web log trail as stupidly they began to download on an identifiable IP address at their place of work then stopped. A minute later they were back but this time through the proxy at Hetzner AG to get the rest of what they were after. Anyway I am trying to get the computer crimes unit in Govan, Glasgow to get a grip of all of this individuals kit both at home and work and see just what else he has stolen.

I will keep you posted as if there is evidence that will stand up in court this individual is going to be charged under the Computer Misuse act and his employers will certainly be copping for a damages claim as well.

  • Registered: 2012-04-24
  • Posts: 5,924

Re: Theft Of Juicebox Core Files

I'm not sure what logs you are looking at which might suggest that your 'jbcore' files are being stolen but is it possible that what you are seeing is just evidence of browsers downloading the files in order to display the gallery? Ordinarily, browsers will download and cache all resource files in order for a web page to be displayed in full.
You could disable browser caching for your web site (try a web search for 'disable browser caching' for suggestions) which will prevent browsers from storing local copies of your files (they will have to re-download them from the web server each time the web page is loaded) but browsers still need to access and download the core Juicebox files in order to display the gallery. (Please be aware that disabling browser caching has been known to cause flickering when FADE or CROSS_FADE image transition types are used.)
I just thought I'd mention this in case it accounts for what you might be seeing.