Zeobit
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Software, Computer security |
| Founded | September 2009 |
| Founder | Slava Kolomiychuk |
| Defunct | 2016 |
| Headquarters | Sunnyvale, California , United States |
Area served | United States |
Key people | Slava Kolomiychuk (CEO) |
| Products | MacKeeper, PCKeeper, ZeoDisk |
Zeobit LLC (marketed as ZeoBIT) was a software and technology firm established in 2009 by CEO Slava Kolomiychuk, with its main office located in Sunnyvale, California. The organization focused on developing computer and internet security solutions, predominantly targeting the U.S. market. Its most recognized product was the utility software MacKeeper, which garnered varied opinions regarding its performance. The company discontinued its operations by the end of 2016.
History
Founded in September 2009 in California by Slava Kolomiychuk, Zeobit LLC operated its executive management from Sunnyvale while maintaining development and customer service teams across Europe and Asia. The company introduced its initial offering, MacKeeper for macOS, in March 2010, followed by the release of PCKeeper for Microsoft Windows in September 2010.
Notable product launch dates include:
- May 13, 2010 – Beta release of MacKeeper version 0.8
- October 4, 2010 – PCKeeper version 1.1.48 launched
- October 26, 2010 – Official release of MacKeeper 1.0
- January 30, 2012 – MacKeeper 2.0 introduced with improved security features, data management, cleaning utilities, and system optimization
In 2014, Zeobit was subject to a class action lawsuit alleging that MacKeeper inaccurately reported system issues to coerce users into purchasing the full upgrade. The complaint asserted that the software produced deceptive diagnostic information to encourage sales. This legal matter was resolved in 2015 through a settlement without any admission of fault; customers impacted received reimbursement.
MacKeeper
MacKeeper is a macOS utility suite designed to provide security protection, system cleaning, performance optimization, and data management functionalities. Ownership transferred to Kromtech Alliance Corp in May 2013. The software has been criticized for aggressive marketing strategies such as intrusive pop-up advertisements and controversial domain name registrations. Zeobit attributed these marketing approaches to affiliates’ activities. Some antivirus programs categorize MacKeeper as potentially unwanted software.
PCKeeper
PCKeeper is a collection of tools aimed at PC maintenance, including antivirus protection, data control functions, system optimization, and drive cleanup features. It achieved a score of 91.9% in the RAP test conducted by Virus Bulletin and was ranked sixth among antivirus products worldwide. Kromtech Alliance Corp acquired PCKeeper in May 2013.
ZeoDisk
ZeoDisk served as a cloud storage platform intended for integration within Zeobit’s suite of products.
Ratings and reviews
The Better Business Bureau assigned Zeobit an F rating due to numerous complaints related to its advertising methods and concerns over product quality.