Malwarebytes Anti-Exploit has thankfully reached version 1.07. The latest release brings some new features, improvements, and bug fixes.
Malwarebytes Anti-Exploit uses a combination of three layers of protection to block attacks that can come through your browser. In this version, new mitigation techniques have been added that stop threats before they can be exploited.
In addition to these new features, bugs that existed in older versions have been improved.
You can download the new version from the official product website below.
The full changelog for Malwarebytes Anti-Exploit 1.07 states:
New Features:
Added new Layer1 exploit mitigations for ROP detection
Added new Layer1 exploit mitigations for IE VB scripting
Added new Layer3 exploit mitigations for Powershell abuse
Added telemetry from Firefox & Chrome
Added ability to edit custom shields
Added ability to log protection events to UI
Added ability to auto-upgrade corporate builds
Added support for Windows 10
Added blacklisting of pirated and fraudulent license keys
Improvements:
Improved Java shield in corporate environments
Improved exploit telemetry
Removed duplicate default shields for portable browsers
Fixes:
Fixed issue when printing to Adobe PDF
Fixed issue with Speedbit Download Accelerator
Fixed issue with plugins from PowerDVD and GAS Tecnologia
Fixed issue with certain exclusions not respected
Fixed issue with Knowledge Coach Office Add-In
Fixed issue with false positive from IE
Fixed issue with Foxit Reader startup
Fixed issue with Excel PowerQuery
Fixed issue with Excel DEP Enforcement
Differences between free and Premium version
As you can see in the image below, the free version of the application supports all known browsers, and protects against any Java Exploit.
The Premium version additionally protects against attacks using PDF files, Word, Excel, and Powerpoint documents. It supports all known media players, although we don't see BS Player on the list.
