Advice Request Advice on HitmanPro.Alert. Is it worth it?

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Dave Russo

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Thanks for your time ,Does anyone here know what Internet security suite is benefited by me having Hitmanpro.Alert running with it?,What I'm hoping to hear is this is the extra layer that makes up for any lack in exploit protection,the suite is poor in. Thanks
 
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The title suggests that you need to know whether HMPA is any good for complementing AV/Internet Security suites, while you've asked for the AV/IS that can be best assisted with HMPA.
Are you sure you want to keep HMPA in your system? If yes, complement it with any good suite that you find convenient and effective. HMPA has an effective exploit protection and a decent signature-less protection. It also offers Keystroke encryption, cloud scanning, safe browsing, online banking protection etc.
In general, a majority of suites implement exploit protection, however, their effectiveness and scope may vary. Hence HMPA, Malwarebytes Anti-exploit and similar tools have been used by many in addition to their traditional AV.
Why not use a strong preferred suite and complement it with HMPA instead of finding a suite that is potentially weak in exploit and zero-day protection to be complemented by HMPA? (you'll have to watch for any incompatibilities of HMPA with your AV eg. during safe browsing, AV updating, keystroke & typing issues, though HMPA generally does well with most AVs).
 

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My HMPA sub is running out soon too and I was contemplating if I need it with KIS + VS.
Sophos changing it to 1 device from 3 kinda got me pissed, but then i remember the Closed beta is gonna have Real time protection too, so it might be worth renewing.
any other application that has similar modules as HMPA?
 

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HMPA is the strongest all-around anti-exploit app. There is nothing comparable.
Version 7 (still in beta) is significantly stronger than version 6.
It will give additional protection over and above your AV suite.
It is compatible with most AVs.
It is prone to conflicts and complications. If you have no patience, don't install it.
 

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Thanks for your time ,Does anyone here know what Internet security suite is benefited by me having Hitmanpro.Alert running with it?,What I'm hoping to hear is this is the extra layer that makes up for any lack in exploit protection,the suite is poor in. Thanks
Keep it, and add EmsiSoft AM if you feel the need to close or cover some gaps.
Good luck in your search.
 
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