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Hi everyone
It has come to my attention that some of you are seeing pop-up advertising for ‘Cleanator’ – I am currently trying to track down where this is coming from, but in the meantime I would ask you to be wary of any pop-up advertisement you see for Cleanator. Please be aware that this is not an approved ad and we do not endorse this service in any way.
What is happening
Users will randomly browse the site, and their browser window will close. A small pop-up window will then appear offering a system scan or something similar. Do not accept or agree to anything you are offered. Click the ‘x’ in the top right corner of the box to close the window, and report this event to me in this thread, telling me what part of the site you were on when it happened.
About Cleanator
Cleanator is a rogue anti-spyware application that is designed to secretly install on your computer through various security vulnerabilities on your system. After execution, Cleanator will start issuing false notifications, claiming that your computer is infected with malware threats. Cleanator performs these actions for a reason to make you scared and ready to pay for the full rogue version of Cleanator. Cleanator shouldn’t remain on your system and is recommended to be removed immediately.
If you have inadvertently downloaded Cleanator
Removal instructions are available at:
yeah i got it as soon as i clicked the favourite for JC,but my avast frazzled it before it came up full. Not before i saw the warning that Avast gave though.
oh right, not just my pc then, was worried.. wondered why my windows defender was not detecting any spam.. and i kept getting this
i clicked cancel anyway, but it does make it look like its a microsoft thing, so I can see a lot of people saying yes
Martin have spoken to lots in the chat room and at least 6 of them said they had had it and one said she allowed it in…….. i have a good virus block etc but i still got it but dint accept it so i was ok but lots of others arent.
I got it when i clicked on JC in my favourites to, just closed it down…..but my favourite links seem a bit slow now
I got it this morning too when i clicked on Polls. Is it trying to clean Sharons potty mouth? :wink: :lol:
Ive had it too! Made me jump!
I got it as soon as I opened jc. Thought I’d clicked ona wrong button. I presse cancel rather than the cross..it still appeared to ‘run’ something very quickly?????
Blimey I had it twice today!! fank god! I thought it was something serious.. :?
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