What do you think about Malwarebytes Anti-Exploit?

Percent · 07-13-2018, 03:31 AM

I remember some years ago I used a special key to get Malwarebytes Anti-Exploit Premium for free. Within four years to this day, it has only blocked two so-called "exploits," with both of them occurring from logging-in to Netflix. The software seems like a gimmick to me. What do you think?

mothered · 07-13-2018, 07:49 AM

MBAM has been around as far as I can remember and as with Malwarebytes Anti-Exploit (formerly known as ExploitShield), I like the fact It can run alongside any AV without compatibility Issues.

In terms of zero-day exploits that target vulnerabilities In web browsers, I believe It serves It's purpose well. Evidently, as with other tools of similar nature, It should not be used as a conclusive means of protection. Precautionary measures from the end user when navigating online, Is paramount.

Vultra · 07-13-2018, 07:51 AM

back in the day, i never new what hacking was.

mothered · 07-13-2018, 07:53 AM

(07-13-2018, 07:51 AM)Mimiakira Wrote: back in the day, i never new what hacking was.

Are you sure you've posted In the correct forum dear?

reGEN · 07-13-2018, 07:57 AM

I don't know how anti-exploitation works but it would definitely help in knowing how effective it is. AFAIK Windows Defender also has this feature doesn't it?

mothered · 07-13-2018, 08:08 AM

(07-13-2018, 07:57 AM)reGEN Wrote: I don't know how anti-exploitation works but it would definitely help in knowing how effective it is. AFAIK Windows Defender also has this feature doesn't it?

Of all members, I was under the assumption you'd be the best to comment on this.

You're correct with Windows Defender. The "Exploit Protection" feature Is located In the Windows Defender Security Center.

Happy15 · 07-13-2018, 08:09 AM

Malware Bytes is good for cleaning threats that are already on your PC.
The others antiviruses like Avast and Security Essentials are good for active monitoring.

Happy15 · 07-13-2018, 08:14 AM

About the blocking, you can easily disable it by using the settings in the software.

mothered · 07-13-2018, 08:23 AM

(07-13-2018, 08:09 AM)Happy15 Wrote: Malware Bytes is good for cleaning threats that are already on your PC.

It's best to run MBAM alongside your currently-Installed AV.

The former targets viruses and malware In general, whilst the latter focuses on specifics hence what Malwarebytes misses, the AV may well detect. The same applies with MBAE.

reGEN · 07-13-2018, 08:32 AM

(07-13-2018, 08:08 AM)mothered Wrote:
(07-13-2018, 07:57 AM)reGEN Wrote: I don't know how anti-exploitation works but it would definitely help in knowing how effective it is. AFAIK Windows Defender also has this feature doesn't it?

Of all members, I was under the assumption you'd be the best to comment on this.

You're correct with Windows Defender. The "Exploit Protection" feature Is located In the Windows Defender Security Center.

Sorry!

Unfortunately I don't do much with exploitation but I will be on it soon. Perhaps it'll give me an insight into how anti-exploitation methods work. Maybe I'll look under Defender's hood afterwards.