ExploitShield becomes Malwarebytes Anti-Exploit (OFFICIAL [non-beta])

There was a discussion/debate a while back here about ZeroVulnerabilityLabs ExploitShield (Browser Edition).   The debate concerned the legitimacy of this product, as its name was almost identical to (and its function very similar to) another product by F-Secure.   Perhaps that's the reason why that thread has apparently vanished into a cyber void...

Anyway, it was announced today that MalwareBytes has acquired ZeroVulnerabilityLabs, including ExploitShield.  The product has been renamed MalwareBytes Anti-Exploit (and it's currently only in a BETA/testing version).   Given MalwareBytes stellar reputation, this acquisition would seem to clear-the-air as to the products future legitimacy.

The acquisition announcement is currently available on http://www.zerovulnerabilitylabs.com/ ; and for future reference, it's been copied to:  http://www.majorgeeks.com/news/story/zerovulnerabilitylabs_and_exploitshield_are_now_part_of_malwarebytes_malwarebytes_anti_exploit.html 

http://news.cnet.com/8301-1009_3-57590275-83/exploitshield-becomes-malwarebytes-anti-exploit/

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On the other hand, I don't suggest anyone rush to add this program to their security arsenal.   There had been, and continues to be, a conflict between it and opening attachments in IBM Lotus iNotes  (dwa85W.dll)  [which I had reported to ZeroVulnerabilityLabs months ago --- guess I'll have to get in touch with MalwareBytes now].   And I don't know if it's related to that... or a more serious issue... but after the Lotus iNotes detection, Anti-Exploit would not allow IE to open again.   On that basis, I quickly UNinstalled Anti-Exploit, until the product becomes more friendly.