#CCLEANER MALWARE CALLED SOFTWARE#

Now, I will be actively avoiding all Avast products including CCleaner. When Avast bought them, I slowed down on my use since I was already leary about Avast product based on my experience with their Anti-Virus program. I recommend un-installing CCleaner immediately.

The Malware in CCleaner was Digitally Signed as safe and trusted. In an article I wrote in May of this year I called out Avast for missing 6 malware pieces that were active on my PC and that Emsisoft picked up and removed as soon as I upgraded to it. Although, not THAT surprising if you pay close attention.

#CCLEANER MALWARE CALLED SOFTWARE#

So the fact that a piece of malicious software made it through their security and into a popular software is surprising. Avast is a computer software company that specializes in antivirus programs. This particular threat has been found, contained and cleaned up, but I no longer have confidence in CCleaner or the security processes at Avast that should keep their products safe. It is Y-Not Tech Services’ opinion that CCleaner and all other Avast products should be avoided. This comes shortly after Avast bought the company that makes CCleaner – Piriform. A popular clean-up utility called CCleaner has been found to contain a Malware called Floxif. I’m writing this morning to let all my clients, friends, family and followers know about a new source of Malware.

Ccleaner malware called