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09-18-2017, 05:01 PM
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Malware Alert! **** Cleaner update has Malware.
Just got a notification from my son that the newest update for **** Cleaner (CCleaner)contains malware and to uninstall it ASAP. Then run Malware programs to see if you have been infected. Good luck and it never stops does it?
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09-18-2017, 05:16 PM
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I use CCleaner, but seldom update it. It usually asks you to update it but I usually ignore that. I never use it to clean the system files, I don't trust it that much.
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09-18-2017, 05:40 PM
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THE LATEST ON THE CCLEANER HACK:
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Am I at risk from malware?
Anyone specifically using the 32-bit Windows version of CCleaner is at risk. But since the free version of the tool doesn't appear to include automatic updates, it stands to reason that anyone running the free version is significantly more at risk, since these users would need to manually download the update. Regardless, if you're running any version of CCleaner, you'll want to ensure you've updated to the latest version immediately.
Which versions of CCleaner have the malware?
Piriform says it believes the 32-bit Windows version 5.33.6162 of CCleaner and version 1.07.3191 of CCleaner Cloud were modified illicitly before their release to users.
What does the malware do?
According to Avast, the malware attempts to transmit information like computer names, IP addresses, installed software, active running software, network adapter information and more, to a server located in the United States.
What is Piriform doing to remedy the problem?
The company has already updated both the online and downloadable versions of CCleaner. It has also contacted law enforcement and says it's "worked with them on resolving the issue." The company also says that "the threat has now been resolved in the sense that the rogue server is down, other potential servers are out of the control of the attacker, and we’re moving all existing CCleaner v5.33.6162 users to the latest version."
In other words, says the company, "to the best of our knowledge, we were able to disarm the threat before it was able to do any harm."
What version of CCleaner eliminates the malware?
Piriform says users should update to CCleaner version 5.34 or higher. You can download the newest version here.
Who hacked CCleaner?
It's not yet clear, and Piriform is declining to speculate. The company says the investigation is "still ongoing."
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Check your version of CCleaner. I will be updating mine to v5.34 immediately.
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09-18-2017, 06:28 PM
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Updated today, didn't know about the malware, I have 5.34,(64 bit), hope that's not infected.
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09-18-2017, 06:36 PM
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Updated today, didn't know about the malware, I have 5.34,(64 bit), hope that's not infected.
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Just tried to download 5.34...it wont let me
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09-18-2017, 08:49 PM
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What I found was essentially as shown above. The CCleaner virus apparently didn't infect anyone and was limited to the 32-bit version, not the 64-bit version that most newer computers use. Avast anti-virus software will catch it, and I use Avast. I think Avast is the best anti-virus software made, and it is free (or at least I use the free version).
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09-19-2017, 05:06 PM
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I'll give CC a couple of weeks to make sure everything is ironed out before I download any versions from them. If you have an older pc you just may want to go to malwarebytes.com and download the latest free version and run a scan. It can't hurt.
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