I've been dialing in a few different files specific to certain 1.8t turbo configurations and as I've been able to give a couple people I trust files that they can use, and report information back to me in return without worry.

I really have no intention of making some tuning company or any of that, I would just like some Ideas and throw out some ideas for protection of software EULA nullification aka PIRACY.

I'll just give a numbered list of ideas and questions,

1. Is there a way I could name a file and have that name change if it's reflashed to another ECU? Potentially something instead of EXAMPLE NAME SW 1.8T it would read STOLEN SW CONTACT email or phone# ? I have no idea how I could possibly trigger this without some expensive encryption or mating hardware / SW...

2. Could I code it to a certain VIN or Cluster causing a possible Custom MIL / CEL reading like the above, STOLEN SOFTWARE / HARDWARE / DO NOT PASS INSPECTION / CONTACT XX?

3. What can I do to make the files I send out secure?

4. I would really like it to cause something insane like have the alarm go off, flashing lights, horn, car won't start, ECU reads UNAUTHORIZED USER CONTACT XX!

5. I am also interested in marking / branding my files. I'm more concerned of someone else using them for profit if I'm not. I have a certain person in mind who I already know wants my files and has tried bribing my test subjects for the .bin. I know I can put NO READ put my signature , logo, filename, whatever in the open space on immo-defeated ecus as well as change the regular ECU name, but is there a way of doing this that will completely destroy the file if this "brand" is changed? I would be using a description of the file, the persons name who received it, the date and then a number designation that only means something in my records.

Any ideas on this?

EDIT- another idea, a possible way of causing the car to perform in stock form or a soft limp?

you can noread write in the file, but that's easy to manipulat
it's not a problem for profis

Why is that? Because I have 3 posts in Nefmote? 

Not everyone gets on the forum to talk about what they're doing. Some of us just, DO.

Makes me think of the saying, those who can't do teach... those who can, DO.

I have a high knowledge of the mechanical aspect and I've learned quite a bit when it comes to tuning , so I'm able to put the two together. If my files weren't worth something I wouldn't have a company over my shoulder trying to pay my test subjects for my tune.

At this point, it's easy to believe you're special, if only because you simply don't know what you don't know. Maybe, if you're really lucky, you'll get the opportunity to talk to a real professional. It'll be an eye opening experience.

This is not to be taken as an insult. It's great that you're interested in learning, and hopefully someone here can benefit from your experience. I can tell you with certainty however that anyone with something worth the protection you're talking about wouldn't have to ask this question.

Have you seen the map it's competing against? Unbelievable ....

First off, copy protection isn't "security"

What it is is a waste of time on this ancient platform.

If you really think it is worth the trouble, make a daughter card with an FPGA and a bunch of custom map encryption code.

Finally, nobody is claiming anything about their own ability or intelligence except yourself.

all that coming from the same guy that doesnt know what a usb cable is?
http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?6031466-USB-part-of-Maestro-cable-worn-out-check-this-out

Wait.. That's TSA, The Department of Homeland Security has a vital mission: to secure the nation from the many threats we face.. Mexicans and Marijuana..