Ccleaner compromised to distribute malware

[Byokugen]

Well as the title states, last update of Ccleaner was compromised
Ccleaner was bought by Avast, amd a month after it was infected
Source: https://www.reddit.com/r/technology/comments/70tvpi/ccleaner_compromised_to_distribute_malware_for/

 

[Kioku]

Ew. Avast..

 

[Byokugen]

Ew. Avast..

That is why I stopped updating since July
I don't like Avast, hate it

 

[Silverthorn]

I stopped using Avast a long time ago. Right now I'm just relying on Malwarebytes + Windows Defender without any trouble.

 

[the_randomizer]

Good thing I haven't used it in a long time. Avast lol, they suck.

 

[Kioku]

I stopped using Avast a long time ago. Right now I'm just relying on Malwarebytes + Windows Defender without any trouble.

This. It's a reliable combo.

 

[Byokugen]

Nod32 for me. I love it

 

[the_randomizer]

I stopped using Avast a long time ago. Right now I'm just relying on Malwarebytes + Windows Defender without any trouble.

Same here, never had a single issue with either one.

 

[RustInPeace]

I have had Avast for years, but got annoyed at it quarntining exe files (safe ones, trust me). I'm lazy in removing them as Malwarebytes does more for me anyways. I guess with this, I'll finally uninstall it.

 

[nightbreed813]

Ccleaner always looked shady to begin with.

 

[Flame]

i have Ccleaner! i feel so dirty now .

 

[Kioku]

Ccleaner always looked shady to begin with.

Like the generic adware manufacturers give you when you buy their systems.

 

[Beerus]

welp time to uninsall i hope my paypal didnt get hackd

 

[GreatCrippler]

Not good, but not so bad as this thread plays it off. Malware Bytes + Windows Defender is ok, but Ccleaner really does do a good job of a deep clean, and will get quite a bit that both of the others would miss. To be fair, I keep it on a thumb drive, and just run it about once a month. That said, it is very helpful.

 

[migles]

i don't understand why people trust microsoft defender :C

 

[Kioku]

i don't understand why people trust microsoft defender :C

Is there a reason not to?

 

[migles]

Is there a reason not to?

windows 10
microsoft

 

[Kioku]

windows 10
microsoft

So... No?

 

[sp3off]

Was only CCleaner bought by Avast or Piriform Inc. ? Because... Hell, which software I'm gonna rely on cleaning my comp...

EDIT: Do I need to feel ashamed that I've used NOD32 and then KAV and now Avast ?

 

[Ryccardo]

Is there a reason not to?

Complains at known clean Windows activators ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)