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CCCleaner - beware!

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It seems some versions of cc cleaner were compromised by hackers earlier this year. Use with caution. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41306387
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Thanks for the HU, Ben :thumbsup:
Looks like the android version has been compromised. I only use it on windows, but will check I have a clean version before using it again
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I've often wondered how you tell virus checkers are not covert hacker tools in disguise. :hide:

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I have the Windows version and just updated from 5.33 to 5.34. Thanks for posting that link Ben!

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Thanks very much for that, Ben. Just checked - I'm still on version 3.10.1525.

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Thanks Ben, I am currently on version 5.34.6207 so think I should be OK though not sure what my previous CCCLeaner was.

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A great article on the CCleaner hack! Leo Notenboom publishes a weekly newsletter on using technology. Full of tips and how to fix problems, Leo's background was as a Microsoft engineer.

https://newsletter.askleo.com/ask-leo-6 ... ack-means/

Lots of good information and the bottom line is:

"Most of all, I'm not recommending that you abandon CCleaner. It remains a good and useful tool."

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