The main concerns over security issues with ClickBank are
Publishers: Protection of the thank-you page (download url). There are numerous ways in which the location of your thank-you page can be detected with the result that your product is downloaded for free. (You can discover such attempts with the use of easyClick404 which is reviewed here)
Affiliates: The great advantage of ClickBank - the ease of signing up as an affiliate for a product is also a weakness. It is very easy for another to replace your affiliate nickname in the basic hoplink Url and claim your commission. (The whole topic of link theft is discussed here)
Below are some security products which address these problems.
1. For Publishers
1.1 Easy-Download Protector
This product enables a new customer to set up their own secure access details thus ensuring that only someone who has paid can download the product. In addition the customer administration interface allows you to manage customer access rights (for example to terminate their ability to return and download anything further from you). Also provides a recurring billing facility. This product also integrates with easyClickMate (V6 Pro or V6 Lite). Click here
1.2) Digital Vault
The Digital Vault protects your downloads by ensuring only paying customers have access to your products. You can set the number of times a download can be accessed and how long the download link is valid. Once the link expires, no more access. It also protects PayPal and 2CheckOut payments within the same system, so all your records are in one place. DV also allows for unlimited products, manual authorization and has a few simple reports. This product also integrates with easyClickMate. Click here
1.3) CBProtect
The Virtual Vault ensures only paying customers get access to your product. Once locked it cannot be accessed by anyone other than the intended customer. It allows users to revoke access to refunded customers as well. Click here
1.4) Master Shopper CB
Master Shopper makes it easy to use the "Secret Key" method of ClickBank purchase authentication and to use temporary download links for your products. Click here
1.5) Linklok ClickBank
Linklok ClickBank allows secure access to your digital products (software, eBooks etc) only after a successful transaction on ClickBank. Linklok's proprietary security system ensures that your thank you (download) page cannot be reused, bookmarked or shared in any way. Download links are time limited and also cannot be shared. Also you can either provide the download links directly on the thank you page or have Linklok email them to the client ensuring you get a valid email address at the same time. No database or cookies required. Setup in 5 minutes. Click here
1.6) JVManager
JVManager is a complete sales, customer, affiliate and JV management system which includes many features unavailable with ClickBank, such as download protection. Click here
1.7) DLGuard ** Highly Recommended **
DLGuard secures your website, and at the same time helps manage your downloads and build customer lists. It protects your thankyou pages from people accessing them directly and bypassing your payment system. When a customer purchases, DLGuard creates a unique download link that expires at a time interval you choose, protecting you against link sharing.
You can also provide the customer with automatic access to a members area.
DLGuard is the only system that allows you to easily add bonus products.
It supports ClickBank, PayPal, 2Checkout, Stormpay and Ebay digital product delivery, as well as JVManager and Free product downloads. Comes with an easy to use installation script.
For Paypal users there is a built in shopping cart and
recurring billing.
Click here
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2. For Affiliates
2.1) Affiliate Cloner
This prevents nickname substitution (whereby another affiliate steals your commission) and provides other useful features. Read our review of Affiliate Cloner here
2.2) Covertlinks
This conceals all traces of an affiliate link at a website. Details here
3. For Publishers and Affiliates
3.1) WebmasterInABox
This is an assortment of 20+ powerful scripts to assist a webmaster. Many are specifically written for ClickBank and address security issues. Tip: consider purchasing the whole package at a fraction of the total cost. Click here