If you use CCleaner software for removing unwanted stuff from Androd phones or Windows PCs check that your version isn't 5.33. It turns out that it was compromised by malicious hackers. This version has now been removed so if your version isn't 5.33 then it's safe. Newest version is 5.34 released on 12 September.
- Share on Facebook
- Share on Twitter
- Share on Pinterest
- Share on LinkedIn
- Share on Reddit
- Copy Link to Topic
Replies sorted oldest to newest
There are people here who have used it in the past or been recommended it. Doing a forum search comes up with:
@Yellow Rose
El Loro posted:There are people here who have used it in the past or been recommended it. Doing a forum search comes up with:
@Yellow Rose
Ooooo I'll let Moonie know
Baz, as I used the @ followed by their name hopefully they have received an email notifying them about this so Moonie should get such an email
I don't recommend it as it removes vital evidence from exhibits.
Although, many users go with defaults, which still leaves plenty of evidence behind.
Well this is coming along nicely
Thanks for posting this, El Loro. Annoyingly, I was scanning through The Register during my lunch break, but they only posted about this after I signed off.
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2..._ccleaner_downloads/
It looks like I've had a lucky escape. I've used CCleaner for years and even recommended it here, but I've only ever used the free version and never signed up for automatic updates. My current version is rather out of date, and I've been meaning to update since I came back from holiday - especially after I got the latest updates for Windows 10. However, I never quite managed to find the time - just as well...