If you have CCleaner id recommend uninstalling it, it’s been distributing malware for almost a month now, use malware bytes to scan PC.Īll my peeps that use CCleaner make sure you update to the latest version. Piriform, which is owned by Avast, claimed it has managed to remove the compromised versions of CCleaner “before it was able to do any harm”. The malicious code attempted to connect computers with recently registered web domains – a common tool used by hackers to download further malware onto infected computers. Piriform, which develops the CCleaner software designed to remove unwanted files from Android phones and Windows PCs, said it had identified “suspicious activity” in two versions of the program which it found had been “illegally modified”. Its portfolio of software tools optimizes computing performance, improves security and extends the useful life of hardware.Īs well as the flagship CCleaner, which makes PC, Mac and Android devices clean, safe and run fast, CCleaner also develops Defraggler which defragments hard drives, Speccy which delivers PC insight and Recuva which recovers lost or deleted files.Ī CCleaner product is installed more than 23 million times a month and installs have taken place in every single country worldwide.A security firm has apologised after hackers inserted malicious code into versions of its software that were downloaded by customers. Piriform, which is now known as CCleaner, was founded in 2004 and is a global leader in system optimization software with hundreds of millions of home and business users worldwide. As well as clearing unnecessary files and data, CCleaner allows users to quickly and easily uninstall apps, control startup items and manage browser plugins. It has been downloaded over 2.5 billion times across the globe. We want to make sure that every computer user, of any level of technical ability, has the choice, control and confidence in how they keep their machine clean, safe and fast with just a few clicks."ĬCleaner safely cleans and optimizes devices across the world to free up space, clear online browsing and keep PCs working at peak performance.
Over 2.5 billion downloads later, it now reaches a much wider audience and our research shows that many users would prefer a simpler, easy-to-use clean that takes care of the essentials. Paul Yung, VP Products commented, "CCleaner was originally developed as a solution for advanced PC users to maintain their PC.
No changes have been made to the familiar Custom Clean interface so loyal users can still tweak the interface and adapt their cleans as they require. In addition to having a simple, intuitive interface, the Easy Clean feature uses everyday language to ensure users understand what files are being cleaned, for example, describing Temporary Internet Files as 'Files left behind when you visit websites'.Įasy Clean sits alongside CCleaner's original cleaning screen, now renamed 'Custom Clean' and will be the default view for CCleaner when it is first opened and users can choose to set either Easy Clean or Custom Clean as their home screen. Easy Clean provides users with the same powerful traditional clean, delivered through a new, easier-to-use screen and simplified set of controls that guides them through the cleaning process and helps them customize settings as desired. announced today its new 'Easy Clean' feature in its flagship CCleaner product. LONDON, /PRNewswire/ - Piriform Software Ltd.
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