Released in 2023 with build 585, Malwarebytes Anti-Exploit Premium 1.13.1.585 is the dedicated exploit protection tool from Malwarebytes, providing advanced shielding against zero-day exploits targeting browser and application vulnerabilities with proactive, signature-less technology that stops attacks before they can execute.
Key Highlights
- Three-Layer Protection – Combines anti-exploit, anti-memory corruption, and behavior-based detection to block exploit techniques used in drive-by downloads and targeted attacks.
- Browser & Application Shielding – Protects popular browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, IE) and plugins (Java, Flash, Silverlight) along with Microsoft Office and PDF readers from vulnerability exploitation.
- Zero-Day Exploit Defense – Proactive protection against unknown exploits without relying on signatures, stopping attacks that traditional antivirus misses.
- Anti-Exploit Techniques – Blocks common exploit kits, ROP attacks, sandbox escapes, and memory caller checks used by advanced malware.
- Custom Shields – Add protection for additional applications and manage shield settings for enterprise environments with group policy support.
- Lightweight & Compatible – Minimal system impact with no conflicts alongside other security software including Malwarebytes Anti-Malware.
- Performance & Stability – Low resource usage, automatic updates for protection modules, and proven reliability on Windows 11 systems.
System Requirements
- Windows 11 64-bit (or Windows 10 / 8 / 7)
- 4 GB RAM minimum (8 GB+ recommended)
- Integrated GPU sufficient
- NVMe SSD strongly advised