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Avast prevents attack targeting CCleaner
Avast prevents attack targeting CCleaner
Avast has detailed how it prevented a suspected supply chain attack on the popular CCleaner software product. 23 Oct 2019
CCleaner update addresses privacy concerns, reverses previous changes
CCleaner update addresses privacy concerns, reverses previous changes
A new version of CCleaner has been released that rolls back some of the changes in the controversial v5.45 update while addressing some data collection concerns. 31 Aug 2018
CCleaner update removed Privacy options, made exiting the app difficult
CCleaner update removed Privacy options, made exiting the app difficult
A recent update to the mega-popular CCleaner tool prompted backlash from long-term users as privacy options disappeared and other problems arose. 02 Aug 2018 - 2 comments
CCleaner becomes adware, here's how to avoid Avast ads
CCleaner becomes adware, here's how to avoid Avast ads
One of the more popular Windows cleanup tools, CCleaner, has added Avast ads on to their software. After being acquired by Avast, CCleaner wants ...... 20 Nov 2017 - 7 comments
CCleaner disaster: It was a targeted espionage attempt against major tech firms
CCleaner disaster: It was a targeted espionage attempt against major tech firms
As the details of the CCleaner malware fiasco unfold, it has become clear that the hack wasn't just sophisticated, but a targeted espionage attempt. 22 Sep 2017 - 5 comments
Piriform: CCleaner malware disaster was caused by a hacker
Piriform: CCleaner malware disaster was caused by a hacker
CCleaner distributed malware with its official download for several weeks before it was noticed by security experts. Company who found the malware calls the hack that made it possible a very sophisticated one. 19 Sep 2017 - 1 comment
Official CCleaner distributed malware with its installer
Official CCleaner distributed malware with its installer
CCleaner's version v5.33 had a malware bundled with its installer. 18 Sep 2017 - 9 comments
Latest CCleaner supports Microsoft Edge browser, get it here at AfterDawn
Latest CCleaner supports Microsoft Edge browser, get it here at AfterDawn
Piriform's CCleaner software has been updated to support Microsoft's new Edge browser (Project Spartan), and all you Windows 10 fans can get it here at AfterDawn. 31 May 2015
     

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