#Ccleaner malware 5.35 64 Bit#
#Ccleaner malware 5.35 update#

#Ccleaner malware 5.35 update#

'These findings also support and reinforce our previous recommendation that those impacted by this supply chain attack should not simply remove the affected version of CCleaner or update to the latest version, but should restore from backups or reimage systems to ensure that they completely remove not only the backdoored version of CCleaner but also any other malware that may be resident on the system,' the researchers say.įor those who are unaware, the Windows 32-bit version of CCleaner v and CCleaner Cloud v were affected by the malware, and affected users should update the software to version 5.34 or higher. Version 5.33 of the CCleaner app offered for download between August 15 and September 12 was modified to include the Floxif malware, according reports published by MorphiSec and Cisco Talos. So, affected companies that have had their computers infected with the malicious version of CCleaner are strongly recommended to fully restore their systems from backup versions before the installation of the tainted security program. We encourage all users to update to this new version. CCleaner version 5.35 has been released with a new digital signature to update our systems after the September 18th security notification. Just removing the Avast's software application from the infected machines would not be enough to get rid of the CCleaner second stage malware payload from their network, with the attackers' still-active C2 server. The Piriform team would like to announce the latest release of CCleaner for Windows. Removing Malicious CCleaner Version would Not Help CCleaner This is not the latest version of CCleaner available. However, this evidence alone is not enough for attribution.Ĭisco Talos researchers also said that they have already notified the affected tech companies about a possible breach. 'The malware injected into #CCleaner has shared code with several tools used by one of the APT groups from the #Axiom APT 'umbrella',' tweeted director of Global Research and Analysis Team at Kaspersky Lab.Ĭisco researchers also note that one configuration file on the attacker's server was set for China's time zone, which suggests China could be the source of the CCleaner attack.

First recognized malware by Cisco approx 12/09.

#Ccleaner malware 5.35 64 Bit#

64 bit version should be okay ,but there have been numerous blogs and media releases about both 64 and 32bit. CCleaner digital signature has been compromised Ver5.3. The researchers believe the secondary malware was likely intended for industrial espionage.ĬCleaner Malware Links to Chinese Hacking GroupĪccording to the researchers from Kaspersky, the CCleaner malware shares some code with the hacking tools used by a sophisticated Chinese hacking group called Axiom, also known as APT17, Group 72, DeputyDog, Tailgater Team, Hidden Lynx or AuroraPanda. Hecilus, at this point only download current CCleaner revision from official site (ver 5.35.610) Do not download any other version. The CCleaner hackers specifically chose these 20 machines based upon their Domain name, IP address, and Hostname.