Malwarebytes, a leading cybersecurity company, has announced the addition of Malwarebytes Application Block to its Nebula and OneView endpoint protection platforms. The new module is designed to help security teams guard against unsafe third-party Windows applications, meet compliance requirements and promote productivity.
According to Malwarebytes, third-party apps pose a serious security threat to businesses, especially those with limited IT resources and expertise. Vulnerabilities in Android applications have led to over one million malicious application downloads, with malware-ridden applications frequently being discovered on Google Play. Furthermore, since 63% of workers use unauthorized applications, businesses of all sizes can be vulnerable to phishing schemes or exploitation.
Application Block allows IT administrators to blacklist or restrict access to outdated, untrusted, or unsafe applications with known vulnerabilities or that lack the latest patches. IT security teams can use the dashboard to understand which applications are being blocked in real-time, as well as reporting features to meet compliance requirements and navigate increasing data protection regulations.
“Third-party applications are essential to productivity, but they also greatly expand organizations’ attack surfaces,” said Malwarebytes Chief Product Officer, Mark Strassman.
“Malwarebytes Application Block can be near-instantly deployed, helping resource-strapped organizations to effectively manage secure access to third-party apps and add another protective layer without added complexity.”
Application Block is immediately available for Windows endpoints within the Malwarebytes Nebula and OneView platforms.
In addition to helping companies improve application security by stopping the execution of vulnerable applications, Application Block can also encourage employee productivity by restricting access to non-business-related applications, maximizing efficiency and saving resources. Furthermore, it can help companies reduce the risk of failing to comply with data protection regulations such as GDPR, CIPA or HIPAA.
Malwarebytes is a cybersecurity company founded in 2008 with the mission to rid the world of malware. The company’s award-winning endpoint protection, privacy and threat prevention solutions and its team of threat researchers protect millions of individuals and thousands of businesses worldwide. The effectiveness and ease of use of Malwarebytes solutions are consistently recognized by independent third parties, including MITRE Engenuity, MRG Effitas, AVLAB, AV-TEST (consumer and business), Gartner Peer Insights, G2 Crowd, and CNET. The company is headquartered in California, with offices in Europe and Asia.
