Web Installer Direct

Because web installers are small and dynamic, they are the preferred vector for potentially unwanted programs (PUPs). Many free software websites wrap legitimate web installers inside their own "download managers." Furthermore, a compromised web installer server could deliver malware to millions of users without the vendor's immediate knowledge (supply chain attack).

As we move further into the cloud, the line between a "web installer" and a "web application" is blurring. web installer

Premise

Behind the scenes, a web installer is a miniature executable that: Because web installers are small and dynamic, they