It is noteworthy that users seldom access untrustworthy sites intentionally. However, the schemes may proliferate trojans, ransomware, cryptocurrency miners, and other malware as well.

Scams of this kind typically endorse fake anti-viruses, adware, browser hijackers, and other PUAs (Potentially Unwanted Applications). Therefore, installing the software promoted through such schemes can result in a wide variety of issues. It must be emphasized that the claims made by 'Cleaner Update' are false. The scheme then requests the user to download a ' free Cleaner app' in order to continue watching (online content) in ' safe mode'. The text in the pop-up states that a new update for the visitor's cleaner software is available. When a website running the 'Cleaner Update' scam is accessed, it presents visitors with a pop-up window that contains a brief message. 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'. The scheme is promoted on various deceptive websites.

It is the name of a scam targeting Android users.

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