Fake CCleaner Download Installs GhostDesk Chrome Spyware on Windows PCs
A fake download page is pretending to offer the popular CCleaner cleanup tool for Windows. People who install it may unknowingly add harmful browser software that can monitor what they do online and steal sensitive information like passwords.
Who is at risk
Windows users who recently searched for, downloaded, or installed CCleaner from an unofficial website are most at risk.
What to watch for
Watch for an unexpected browser add-on, unusual sign-in activity, new pop-ups, or accounts acting strangely after installing a cleanup tool.
What to do
If you downloaded CCleaner from anywhere other than the official site, stop using that browser, remove suspicious browser add-ons and apps, change your passwords from a different device, and run a trusted security scan.