Software Update: Malwarebytes Anti-Exploit 1.07.1.1010

Malwarebytes has released version 1.07 of Anti-Exploit. This program is intended to protect the computer against vulnerabilities, exploits, including in web browsers and Java. These make it possible for malicious software to be installed on the computer undetected and without user intervention, with all the associated consequences. Like Anti-Malware, Anti-Exploit is available in a free and a paid version, which are available as extras offers protection against exploits in Adobe Reader, Microsoft Office and various media players, among others. The changelog for this release looks like this:

New Features:

• Added new Layer0 exploit mitigations for IE VB scripting
• Added new Layer1 exploit mitigations for ROP detection
• 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 nProtect GameGuard Anti-Cheat
• 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