Lp.downloadsetup.net

Lp.downloadsetup.net markets itself as a general file-sharing and cloud storage site, but malware experts have categorized Lp.downloadsetup.net as a risky site, due to its efforts at distributing hostile and unwanted software under false pretenses. Although Lp.downloadsetup.net doesn't appear to be hosting any exploits that could install software, Lp.downloadsetup.net has a higher than average chance of encouraging you to install PUPs, including unnecessary browser add-ons, adware and other programs of questionable merit, without informing you of the true nature of the download. Until Lp.downloadsetup.net acquires a safer download method, malware analysts encourage avoiding Lp.downloadsetup.net and when relevant, using anti-malware solutions to delete software related to Lp.downloadsetup.net.

Lp.downloadsetup.net: a 'Master' at Downloads in Disguise?

Along with iLivid.com and Search.lphant.net, Lp.downloadsetup.net is another website associated with the iLivid Download Manager, a Potentially Unwanted Program with a history of using less than honest distribution and marketing practices. While promoting unrelated software downloads, Lp.downloadsetup.net attempts to install this PUP, although Lp.downloadsetup.net does require your consent (as opposed to using an embedded exploit to install its software). Previous research by malware researchers convicted the iLivid Download Manager of being used for browser hijacks and browser-monitoring behavior that isn't beneficial for either you or your computer. However, since it bears characteristics more in line with adware, browser hijackers and other PUPs, they stopped short of placing the iLivid Download Manager in the classification of malware.

However, as is often done with threats such as backdoor Trojans, Lp.downloadsetup.net does fraudulent circumstances to hide the fact that Lp.downloadsetup.net is installing this product. Rather than mentioning the iLivid Download Manager by name, Lp.downloadsetup.net offers a download that Lp.downloadsetup.net claims is an update for your 'downloader manager,' regardless of what download manager (if any) you're using at the time. Considering the damning nature of this evidence, malware experts are content with classifying Lp.downloadsetup.net as a risky site that should be avoided at all times, even if Lp.downloadsetup.net is not attempting to sell something more threatening than a trivial browser-hijacking utility.

How to Prevent Your PC from Being Set Up for a Fall by Lp.downloadsetup.net

As is seen here, common types of fraudulent installation, especially those for low-level PC threats like iLivid, usually are reliant in deceiving the victim into performing the installation deliberately. Scanning suspicious files from Lp.downloadsetup.net before installing them should let competent PC security products detect the iLivid Download Manager and other threats. On the other hand, malware researchers find that there never is a need to install 'updates' from untrusted sources like Lp.downloadsetup.net in the first place.

Because Lp.downloadsetup.net's downloads are consensual, albeit dishonest, an educated PC user only needs to fear Lp.downloadsetup.net when Lp.downloadsetup.net is part of a re-triggering pop-up or other browser attack. These attacks are symptoms of low-level PC threats that, like the iLivid Download Manager, should be uninstalled through the efforts of good security products.