Windows 10: Latest Version Malwarebytes Anti Exploit

*ThumbsJust remember, this is a beta.

 

New beta version: MBAE 1.09 preview - Experimental MBAE Builds - Malwarebytes Forums

Malwarebytes Anti-Exploit 1.9.1.1142

New Features:
• Hardened and more secure API hooking framework
• Added self protection mechanisms
• Added Layer3 techniques against Macro exploits
• Added Layer3 techniques against social engineering exploits
• Added Java advanced configuration options for companies

Fixes:
• Fixed conflict Symantec DLP
• Fixed conflict Chinese banking software
• Fixed conflict Office TabLoader

 

Hi:

In addition to this new BETA build....

...there is ALSO a new RELEASE build of the "stable" version 1.08.
It is MBAE Consumer 1.08.1.2572.
It is available via the auto-updater, as well as at the standard product download page HERE.

It's not yet entirely clear why the developers have ~simultaneously released BOTH a new release build AND a new beta build.*Huh
A user inquired yesterday at the MBAE Support forum HERE. Alas, there is -- as of the moment -- no response.*Sad

Users unaccustomed to and unprepared for dealing with the potential stability/performance issues of beta software probably ought to stick with version 1.08.1.2572, even though (as of the moment, there are no release notes for the new "stable" build).

To be honest, I'm not sure what is going on at Malwarebytes HQ.
It is thus far unprecedented for them to ship at the same time both a new "release" build AND a new "beta" build.

Clear as mud?

MM

 

Thanks @MoxieMomma I updated the first post(what I could anyhow*Wink)

 

Having issues with MBAE on a fresh install of W10 Anniversary edition. The service fails to start. Other users have reported it at the MB forum. Strangely this program ran perfectly on my Insider builds.

 

Running great for me(Beta version1.9.1.1142 on my desktop, and MBAE Consumer 1.08.1.2572 on my laptop and insider VM)

 

MBAE ran correctly right away after the update on my desktop but my laptop gave the same error. I uninstalled and reinstalled it and got the same error again so I just let it be. Then magically the next day it worked normally and has been fine since.

 

Finally, a bit of clarification....

1.08.1.2572 is a "reissue" of 1.08.1.2563 to account for the Win10 Anniversary Update & new MS certificates.
No changes to MBAE itself.

1.09.1.1142, as expected, is a separate, new BETA build for version 1.09.x.

So it was a bit of a confusing coincidence, especially with no public announcement about the new 1.08 build.

Hope this helps,
MM

 

Thank you @MoxieMomma, I updated the first post's changelog by quoting you.

 

For those of you having the problem that MBAE service will not start, and it will not open or run, after the Anniversary Update, go to this post at Malwarebytes Forums and download the "build using counter-signed digital certificates from Microsoft"(pbust): MBAE Windows 10 AU - Anti-Exploit Product Support - Malwarebytes Forums

I had the problem in my Windows 10 Insider virtual machine today, and this worked and got it going.

 

A wee bit of clarification....*Wink

As of late last week, there ought to be no need to visit the "special" box.com d/l link for the most current version of the release build, 1.08.1.2572.
While it *is* (still) available at box.com, it is also available as a standalone from the standard product d/l page for MBAE HERE
It should also be available via MBAE's auto-updater - release may be throttled, so not all users will have received it, yet.

(Normally, the box.com links to "experimental" builds are taken down/disabled, once a release build is available "RTM" via the auto-updater and standalone d/l. I'm not sure why the box.com link is still working. Only the MBAE product team can clarify that.*Huh)

At least that is what I found when I checked, just now.

Cheers,
MM

P.S. I have not yet updated to AU/Redstone on my Win10 box, but all 3 rigs were offered MBAE 1.08.1.2572 via the auto-updater within the past day or so.

 

I tried the official one at the download page too, but it didn't work either. The one in pbust's post did though. and that was an hour ago MM. That's why I posted*Smile

 

Question for you two on MB
I thought after MB was done testing this MBAE that it was suppose to be added to the MB Anti-Malware app???? Or are they just going to make this app a separate app which has to be bought....I know there are free versions. My MBAM is Pro with lifetime license on 2 computers.

 

Well, gosh darn it, I stand corrected.*Biggrin
Without Win10 AU on this box (and no VM or test box), I could not confirm the behavior you reported.

Things sure are confusing over at MBAE HQ.*Huh
They originally said that x.2572 was the "fix" for the certificate problem for x.2563 with Win10 AU/Redstone.

Now it seems they may have released 2 different builds of x.2572 with and without a fix for the certificate issue?
And the one at the regular d/l page is still the "wrong" one?
That seems VERY odd, but I suppose it's possible (things *do* seem a bit chaotic with MBAE builds for the past few weeks).

>>I suggest heading over to MBAE forum and sending a PM to @pbust, and/or @RSullinger, pointing them if not to this entire thread, then at least to the last couple of pages...
>> They may be able to clarify and/or to correct any problems with the available setup files for MBAE 1.08.1.2572.

Just a thought,
MM

 

Also since our latest update My MB Anti-Malware does NOT run automatically like it has been until just recently.....