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Protection against kernel level exploits
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<blockquote data-quote="shmu26" data-source="post: 791749" data-attributes="member: 37647"><p>They run as kernel mode drivers, but that doesn't mean they are protecting the kernel any more than other security programs do.</p><p></p><p>Windows 10 now has something called "memory integrity", which you might or might not be successful in enabling. It depends on your hardware and software configuration. It is supposed to protect against some kernel exploits.</p><p></p><p>Basically, kernel exploits are hard to stop, once they start. For instance, sandboxing will not necessarily stop them. Advanced anti-exe or SRP or HIPS setups have a better chance at stopping them at some point.</p><p></p><p>But if you prevent the initial infection, then a kernel exploit can't happen. Good general security practices are what you need, and that includes running a modern and updated operating system.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="shmu26, post: 791749, member: 37647"] They run as kernel mode drivers, but that doesn't mean they are protecting the kernel any more than other security programs do. Windows 10 now has something called "memory integrity", which you might or might not be successful in enabling. It depends on your hardware and software configuration. It is supposed to protect against some kernel exploits. Basically, kernel exploits are hard to stop, once they start. For instance, sandboxing will not necessarily stop them. Advanced anti-exe or SRP or HIPS setups have a better chance at stopping them at some point. But if you prevent the initial infection, then a kernel exploit can't happen. Good general security practices are what you need, and that includes running a modern and updated operating system. [/QUOTE]
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