Does CCleaner have malware?

Yes, CCleaner has been found to have malware in the past. In 2017, the popular cleaning software was compromised by hackers and distributed with a backdoor malware. This affected millions of users worldwide. However, the issue was quickly resolved by the software’s developers and steps were taken to ensure the safety and security of CCleaner. It’s always recommended to download software from official sources and keep it updated to minimize the risk of malware.

Reference:
– https://www.piriform.com/news/blog/2017/9/18/security-notification-for-ccleaner-v5336162-and-ccleaner-cloud-v1073191-for-32-bit-windows-users