Hackers Compromised Ccleaner Software By Installing A Hidden Backdoor Techworm
Researchers at the security firm, Cisco Talos have reported that CCleaner, a system-optimization tool distributed by anti-virus firm Avast, was hacked to distribute malware directly to its users through a hidden backdoor. The malware allows hackers to potentially get access to the user’s computer, and other connected systems, to steal personal data or credentials. CCleaner is a popular utility program used to clean potentially unwanted files (including temporary internet files, where malicious programs and code tend to reside) and invalid Windows Registry entries from a computer....