The program we use blocked 34 out of 35 exploits tested, while the next highest score was 22 out of 35.
Exploits are the techniques that attackers use to gain access and control of computers. Common bugs and vulnerabilities found in popular, legitimate software can be leveraged as exploits to steal data, hold files for ransom, perform reconnaissance, or simply to deploy malware.
Attackers rely on these exploits to penetrate a system. And despite being extremely popular for attackers, many defenses remain vulnerable to exploits, since the software often being exploited – Microsoft Office, Adobe Reader, and the like – is generally considered “safe” by security products.
As you can see in the chart below, the program far outperformed other vendors at stopping exploits: Level 1 means that the product blocked the exploit, and Level 2 means that the exploit was missed but the attack was stopped via other methods. Everything in RED was missed completely.
