![]() The scheme is promoted on various deceptive websites. It attempts to trick users into downloading/installing and/or purchasing dubious software by claiming that it is necessary to continue watching online content in "safe mode". When a website running the "Cleaner Update" scam is accessed, it presents visitors with a pop-up window that contains a brief message. The text in the pop-up states that a new update for the visitor's cleaner software is available. The scheme then requests the user to download a " free Cleaner app" in order to continue watching (online content) in " safe mode". It must be emphasized that the claims made by "Cleaner Update" are false. Therefore, installing the software promoted through such schemes can result in a wide variety of issues. ![]() ![]() Scams of this kind typically endorse fake anti-viruses, adware, browser hijackers, and other PUAs (Potentially Unwanted Applications). ![]() However, the schemes may proliferate trojans, ransomware, cryptocurrency miners, and other malware as well. It is noteworthy that users seldom access untrustworthy sites intentionally. Most enter them via mistyped URLs, or redirects caused by rogue pages, intrusive advertisements, or installed PUAs. More information about potentially unwanted applicationsĪs mentioned in the introduction, deceptive sites like those running the "Cleaner Update" scam usually promote various PUAs. ![]()
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