: Consuming high CPU or memory despite claiming to "speed up" your PC.
: Upload the file to VirusTotal to see how it is flagged by over 70 different antivirus engines.
If you find this file on your system, follow these steps to verify and secure your computer:
: Consider where the file came from. Legitimate system tools typically come from well-known developers (e.g., Microsoft, CCleaner, or Malwarebytes). Generic names like "Clean-Ware" are a common tactic for fake virus alerts or "crapware". Common Signs of Malicious "Cleaners" Fake cleaning software often exhibits these behaviors: