Cleanator

Updated:

January 17, 2008 9:40:40 PM

Type:

Misleading Application

Name:

Cleanator

Version:

2.0.4.0

Publisher:

cleanator.com

Risk Impact:

Medium

Systems Affected:

Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, Windows XP

Behavior

Cleanator is a misleading application that may give exaggerated reports of threats on the computer.

Further Reading:
To find out more about Cleanator and related security risks, please read the Symantec Security Response blog entry Attack of the Clones II.

Antivirus Protection Dates

• Initial Rapid Release version January 14, 2008 revision 034
• Latest Rapid Release version September 28, 2010 revision 054
• Initial Daily Certified version January 14, 2008 revision 041
• Latest Daily Certified version September 28, 2010 revision 036
• Initial Weekly Certified release date January 23, 2008