CCleaner

CCleaner Security Notification


CCleaner version v5.33.6162 has recently been determined by Piriform to have Malware embedded after a security breach affecting up to 2.27 million users globally.

It is highly recommended that all users check their version of CCleaner and update if necessary. It is imported to note that this only effects the 32bit version of CCleaner and that on 64bit systems although both the 64bit and 32bit version are installed, only the 64bit version is executed.

Malware Bytes has been confirmed to pickup and remove the infection (Nyetya trojan) but it’s still a good idea to check your version (start up CCleaner and look at the top left hand corner).

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This comes at an unfortunate time for the product as CCleaner has just been purchased by Avast in July.  Despite these set backs CCleaner is still a tool we recommend using and it still makes our Top 5 list of Windows tools and applications

Original post from Piriform

Also see:

https://techcrunch.com/2017/09/18/avast-reckons-ccleaner-malware-infected-2-27m-users/
https://www.cnet.com/au/how-to/ccleaner-was-hacked-heres-what-to-do-next/
https://www.gizmodo.com.au/2017/09/your-copy-of-avasts-pc-cleaner-ccleaner-could-be-full-of-malware-update-now/

Top 5 Recommended Windows Tools

Windows Tools and Applications

Here is an updated list of our top 5 Windows tools and applications

Malware Bytes LogoMalware Bytes

Malware Bytes has long been the standard for anti-malware on Windows PCs.  These days viruses in the traditional sense are much rarer then they used to be, however malware/adware/spyware still runs rampant, this is where Malware Bytes comes in.

The free version runs quick manual scans with one of the highest if not the highest detection rate on the market.  The paid for version runs constantly in the background checking all files/websites/attachments and is recommended for anyone wanting to spend money on IT security.

If you are going to use any of the Windows Tools on this list this is the one I would recommend the most, even if it’s just for a one time scan.

Download the free version here.

Contact us here for better then retail pricing on the full version.

CCleaner LogoCCleaner

CCleaner is a cache cleaning utility that does just that and more.  As you use your PC more and more cache and other temporary files build up and slow your PC down.  We recommend the free version which removes unneeded files from over 30 locations on your PC.

Download the free version here.

 

Team Viewer LogoTeam Viewer

Team Viewer is remote desktop sharing software.  Whether you need fast remote support from us or need to remotely manage your PC from another location, Team Viewer has you covered.

You can download the latest version from here.

 

VLC LogoVLC

VLC has become the standard video player on Windows PCs.   Able to run almost any video or audio file you through at it with virtually no setup, you can’t go wrong with VLC.

Download here.

 

Chrome LogoChrome

Love it or hate it Chome is by far the browser with the highest market share (source).  Because of it’s fast engine, clean experience, and open market place it has dominated the market place since it’s launch.

It can be downloaded from Google here.

 

This list will be updated to include more downloads in the future.