Malwarebytes Anti-Exploit BETA, formerly ExploitShield by ZeroVulnerabilityLabs, protects you from zero-day exploits targeting browser and application vulnerabilities. Its proprietary technology shields your browser and applications in that critical period between the release of a new exploit and its subsequent security patch. Easy to install and lightweight. Download Malwarebytes Anti-Exploit BETA now and crush the most dangerous breed of malware attack.

Features

  • Protects Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome, and Opera browsers
  • Protects browser components, including Java, Adobe Reader, Flash, and Shockwave
  • Defends against drive-by download attacks
  • Shields vulnerable applications, including Microsoft Office, Adobe Reader, Apple Quicktime, and VLC Player
  • Blocks unknown and common exploit kits, including Blackhole, Sakura, Phoenix, and Incognito
  • Is compatible with most common anti-malware and antivirus products
  • Doesn't use a signature database---no need for constant updating

What's New

New Features

  • Engine (DLL) code re-write to improve stability and compatibility.
  • Added mitigations DEP Enformcement, Anti-HeapSpraying and BottomUp ASLR.
  • Added new Layer0 "Application Hardening" protections.
  • Added Layer1 new generic ROP protection mitigations.
  • Added Layer1 new StackPivoting 64bit protection mitigation.
  • Added Layer2 new caller mitigations for 64bits.
  • Added Layer3 new application behavior mitigations.
  • Added trial mode to allow for testing of Premium version.
  • Added Quarantine of blocked payloads from Layer3 detections.
  • Added filename details for default and custom shields.
  • Added graphic user interface bitmaps.
  • Added new "Protection stopped" traybar balloon.
  • Added new counter which counts apps instead of processes.

Improvements

  • Improved IPC communication between Service and protection DLL.
  • Improved management of 64bit processes by keeping mbae64.exe running.
  • Improved "other" custom shield profile to reduce potential FPs.
  • Improved Foxit Reader default shield to shield the latest version.
  • Improved exploit threat telemetry and logging.

Fixes

  • Fixed false positive when opening Word or Excel under certain conditions.
  • Fixed false positive when installing and running Silverlight for the first time.
  • Fixed injection driver to resolve conflicts with third-party applications.
  • Fixed multi-select and edit options in Shields and Exclusions tab.
  • Fixed traybar icon right-click bug under Windows 8.1.
  • Fixed UI closing when right-clicking on traybar icon.
  • Fixed bug when double-clicking the traybar icon with UI open.
  • Fixed issues with shielded apps counter with Chrome and Java.
  • Fixed bug when uninjecting under certain conditions.
  • Fixed remaining issues which caused Java FPs under certain conditions.
  • Fixed DoS condition in the MBAE driver.