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Lpcloudsvr302.com

Posted: January 30, 2014

Lpcloudsvr302.com is a recently-registered site that's already acquired a dedicated history for distributing threatening and unwanted programs through harmful attacks. Attacks from Lpcloudsvr302.com may take the format of fake software updates, but may use other disguises, and should be assumed to be capable of harming your computer. Although malware researchers still are working on identifying the payloads related to Lpcloudsvr302.com's activities, any contact with Lpcloudsvr302.com or any similar infection vector, is a good reason to launch a few anti-malware scans of your machine.

A Cyber Cloud You will not Want to Overshadow Your Web Browser

Much like any ominous storm cloud, Lpcloudsvr302.com may not be initially recognizable as a threat, but in a heartbeat anyone can understand how its intentions mean negative consequences for their computers. As a compromised website, Lpcloudsvr302.com may load Web content that appears to be harmless, but actually is engaged in the intentional distribution of threats. Malware researchers have observed the most recent formats of these attacks taking on the looks of a recommended update for the Chrome Web browser. However, it's likely that attacks for other browsers are supported, too.

Of course, installing Lpcloudsvr302.com's 'update' will not update your browser, and Lpcloudsvr302.com doesn't even attempt to detect whether or not your browser is outdated. These updates infect your PC with threats of a yet to be determined nature, which may include high-level threats. In most cases, and especially if your PC lacks in updated anti-malware protection, the original faux update pop-up may be your only warning of an attack.

Taking the Gloom out of Lpcloudsvr302.com Hijackers

Lpcloudsvr302.com has not been found using exploits to install its threat automatically. However, this fact may change at any time. For your PC's safety, malware experts recommend treating all known infection vectors as capable of compromising your PC, regardless of how little you interact with them. Strong options for maintaining browser security, such as disabling JavaScript and blocking pop-ups, may provide some additional defense against these attacks, and a good anti-malware program should be able to block blacklisted domains like Lpcloudsvr302.com automatically.

Lpcloudsvr302.com also has been seen in connection with separate PC threats not installed by Lpcloudsvr302.com: browser hijackers. These PC threats don't load additional toolbars or other, visible components, but open new tabs set to Lpcloudsvr302.com randomly. They should be treated to be the same as any threat to be deleted with appropriate security tools, much like Lpcloudsvr302.com's own payloads. Unfortunately, malware experts have been unable to confirm the distribution methods for Lpcloudsvr302.com hijackers. However, these attacks were identified late in 2013, and are expected to remain ongoing for much of the new year.

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