Block exploits

Exploits take advantage of a bug or vulnerability to cause unintended behavior to occur on software. Kaspersky Anti-Ransomware Tool for Home tracks vulnerable applications for suspicious activity and blocks this activity. Information on the detection is stored to the reports.

System processes memory protection

Some software running on a user's computer have the ability to read system processes memory (for example, of the lsaas.exe process which can store user logins and passwords). You can additionally protect system processes memory from reading by external processes. For this feature, information on the detection is not stored to the reports or displayed in pop-up messages.

To turn on Exploit Prevention:

1. Open the main application window.
2. In the lower left corner of the main window, select Settings .

   The Settings list opens.

3. In the Exploit Prevention section, flip on the Block exploits toggle switch.
4. Flip on the Protect system processes memory toggle switch, if needed.

When you exit the Settings section, you will be prompted to save the changes or leave the section without saving. Don't forget to save the changes if you want them to apply.