iLivid was primarily marketed as a free tool for users who frequently download media from hosting and streaming sites. Its advertised features include:
The , developed by Bandoo Media Inc. (often mistakenly referred to as Bamboo Media), is a utility designed to manage and accelerate file downloads from the internet. While it offers legitimate features like video downloading and previewing, it is widely categorized by cybersecurity experts as a Potentially Unwanted Program (PUP) or a browser hijacker. Core Functionality Bamboo Media Ilivid Manager
Uses multi-thread technology to potentially increase download speeds compared to standard browser managers. iLivid was primarily marketed as a free tool
Supports simultaneous downloads and provides options to pause, resume, and organize queued tasks. Why It Is Flagged as a Risk While it offers legitimate features like video downloading
Security researchers from Malwarebytes and PCrisk classify iLivid as a PUP for several reasons:
A built-in player that allows users to watch video or listen to audio files while the download is still in progress.
The ability to save videos from platforms like YouTube, Vimeo, and Dailymotion for offline viewing.