The official website ( cheatengine.org ) uses a model where the installer includes optional third-party offers (adware). Version 6.8.1 is notorious for these bundles.

Cheat Engine 6.8.1 comes with several new features and improvements, including:

Cheat Engine uses techniques that malware also uses:

: The 6.8.1 installer is known to include third-party "bundleware." Always choose "Custom Installation" and decline extra software during setup.