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Hackers compromised free CCleaner software, Avast's Piriform says
Reuters ^
| Sep 18, 2017
| Joseph Menn
Posted on 09/18/2017 5:25:00 AM PDT by dayglored
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Oops. A good number of FReepers have mentioned that they use CCleaner -- looks like it's time to check the version you have...
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posted on
09/18/2017 5:25:00 AM PDT
by
dayglored
To: Abby4116; afraidfortherepublic; aft_lizard; AF_Blue; amigatec; AppyPappy; arnoldc1; ATOMIC_PUNK; ...
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posted on
09/18/2017 5:25:31 AM PDT
by
dayglored
("Listen. Strange women lying in ponds distributing swords is no basis for a system of government.")
To: dayglored
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posted on
09/18/2017 5:31:17 AM PDT
by
piroque
("In times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act")
To: dayglored
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posted on
09/18/2017 5:35:06 AM PDT
by
lysie
To: dayglored
From the article-
“In a blog post, Piriform confirmed that two programs released in August were compromised. It advised users of CCleaner v5.33.6162 and CCleaner Cloud v1.07.3191 to download new versions. A spokeswoman said that 2.27 million users had downloaded the August version of CCleaner while only 5,000 users had installed the compromised version of CCleaner Cloud.
Piriform said that Avast, its new parent company, had uncovered the attacks on Sept. 12. A new, uncompromised version of CCleaner was released the same day and a clean version of CCleaner Cloud was released on Sept. 15, it said.”
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posted on
09/18/2017 5:35:31 AM PDT
by
Faith65
(Isaiah 40:31)
To: dayglored
If we haven’t ‘updated’ in months is the program safe?
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posted on
09/18/2017 5:42:32 AM PDT
by
GOPJ
("$3 Million Dollars 'PER DAY' is spent to incarcerate criminal illegals.That's $1.2 Billion a year.")
To: dayglored
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posted on
09/18/2017 5:49:54 AM PDT
by
headstamp 2
(Ignorance is reparable, stupid is forever)
To: Faith65
It has been reported that version 5.34 fixes the issue.
The original developer, Piriform, was bought by Avast in July. The compromise dropped a month later. Looks like the work of a disgruntled former employee. Good reaction by Avast but this doesn't inspire confidence in the product. Anyone familiar with any alternative products?
To: dayglored
How did they put code into the company’s software?
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posted on
09/18/2017 5:53:36 AM PDT
by
AppyPappy
(Don't mistake your dorm political discussions with the desires of the nation)
To: InABunkerUnderSF
I have v5.31.6105 version- should I update?
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posted on
09/18/2017 5:57:05 AM PDT
by
Faith65
(Isaiah 40:31)
To: dayglored
I have used CCleaner on all of my PCs for years. Now I need to check all of them to make sure I am not running the infected version.
Sometimes I really miss MS-DOS.
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posted on
09/18/2017 6:01:46 AM PDT
by
Bubba_Leroy
(The Obamanation has ended!)
To: Faith65
According to the article, only v5.33.6162 was infected.
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posted on
09/18/2017 6:03:38 AM PDT
by
Bubba_Leroy
(The Obamanation has ended!)
To: Faith65
I have v5.31.6105 version- should I update? From the article:
In a blog post, Piriform confirmed that two programs released in August were compromised. It advised users of CCleaner v5.33.6162 and CCleaner Cloud v1.07.3191 to download new versions.
No, you don't need to update, but why not? It's free.
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posted on
09/18/2017 6:10:00 AM PDT
by
upchuck
(The consensus that matters is one that drums up support to enact legislation into law. ~ A. McCarthy)
To: dayglored
My computer was hacked about 2 or 3 weeks ago and they also got into my other 2. ccleaner kept popping up in the lower right corner of the desktop.. I don’t know if I ever put it on my computer.. they were on my computer moving my mouse and I pulled the plug. I just got one fixed and they added the free ccleaner and avast. Can’t a technician know if they are clean?
I thought they got in with team viewer, but the ccleaner that suddenly became obvious .. along with all the other stuff they messed with, is enough to go cold turkey on computering.
To: dayglored
Thanks for the info, I downloaded CC Cleaner 2 years ago and just recently noticed that it refused to delete some data, it had never done that before.
Anyway, I uninstalled and downloaded the new version.
Thanks again.
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posted on
09/18/2017 6:16:20 AM PDT
by
PROCON
(#MAGA)
To: dayglored
Its been 6 months or so but I’m not using that one any more.
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posted on
09/18/2017 6:24:31 AM PDT
by
Delta 21
(Build The Wall !! Jail The Cankle !!)
To: dayglored
I never download “free” software, unless I specifically go looking for it for a specific reason.
I refuse all unsolicited offers, no matter how “well intentioned”.
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posted on
09/18/2017 6:38:15 AM PDT
by
samtheman
(As an oil exporter, why would the Russians prefer Trump to Hillary? (Get it or be stupid.))
To: AppyPappy
To: Bubba_Leroy
I buy a license for System Mechanic, it’s reasonably priced.
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posted on
09/18/2017 6:39:52 AM PDT
by
wally_bert
(I didn't get where I am today by selling ice cream tasting of bookends, pumice stone & West Germany)
To: samtheman
It’s generally free for a reason. Usually not a good one.
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posted on
09/18/2017 6:40:55 AM PDT
by
wally_bert
(I didn't get where I am today by selling ice cream tasting of bookends, pumice stone & West Germany)
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