Fake CCleaner Installer Deploys GhostDesk Chrome Spyware to Steal Credentials, Cookies and Keystrokes
Wed Aug 12 2026
Malware
Social Engineering
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Cybercriminals are using a fake CCleaner installer to infect Windows users with GhostDesk, a malicious Chrome extension designed to spy on browsing activity and steal sensitive information. CCleaner is one of the most widely recognized PC-cleaning utilities, with more than 2 billion downloads worldwide. Its popularity makes it a valuable lure for threat actors, who […]
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