CCleaner confirms data breach via MOVEit attack

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  1. stapp

    stapp Global Moderator

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    https://cybernews.com/news/ccleaner-confirms-data-breach/
     
    stapp, Oct 27, 2023
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  2. xxJackxx

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    I guess the last 2 times weren't enough? :confused:
     
    xxJackxx, Oct 27, 2023
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  3. Trooper

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    Yeah here we go again. I just use the portable version these days.
     
    Trooper, Oct 27, 2023
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  4. stapp

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    stapp, Oct 27, 2023
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  5. nicolaasjan

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    That's what I do as well.

    Furthermore, I remove the 'x86' and 'x64' folders from it (driver updater), so that I have less bloat.
    Bonus: it starts much faster. :)
     
    nicolaasjan, Oct 27, 2023
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  6. Trooper

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    Thank you for that tip. :)
     
    Trooper, Oct 27, 2023
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  7. xxJackxx

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    I find that HiBit Uninstaller has enough cleanup functionality that I have no need to use anything else. CCleaner should have kept its original name.
     
    xxJackxx, Oct 27, 2023
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  8. Azure Phoenix

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    Seems like this shows a potential danger for mergers. When one is hacked, the others could likely be as well.
     
    Azure Phoenix, Oct 27, 2023
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