IDS INTRUSION DETECTION SYSTEM | 24 PROTECTION MODULES

Complete Protection Against Modern Cyber Threats

Behavioral-based IDS designed to work alongside your antivirus. While traditional antivirus uses signatures, MZGuard IDS analyzes behaviors to catch zero-day exploits, ransomware, APT attacks, and advanced malware that signature-based solutions miss.

127M+
Threats Blocked Daily
50+
YARA Detection Rules
<5ms
Detection Response Time
99.9%
Threat Block Rate
PRIVACY & IDENTITY

8 Privacy Protection Modules

Prevent credential theft, identity exposure, and privacy violations with military-grade encryption

Anti-Keylogger Protection

ACTIVE

Noise injection confuses keyloggers attempting to capture banking credentials and passwords. User consent required for each detection event.

  • Noise injection technology - Randomized keystroke data corruption
  • Banking protection - Auto-activation on financial websites
  • Password manager shield - Protects 1Password, LastPass, Bitwarden
  • Zero false positives - User consent prevents legitimate apps blocking
Blocks: Zeus, Agent Tesla, HawkEye, FormBook, NanoCore

Screenshot Protection

ACTIVE

Invisible black overlay blocks PrintScreen, Snipping Tool, and third-party screen capture tools. Event-driven activation preserves normal workflow.

  • Invisible overlay - Transparent black layer prevents capture
  • Multi-tool blocking - PrintScreen, Snipping Tool, Greenshot, ShareX
  • Event-driven - Activates only on sensitive applications
  • Zero performance impact - Negligible CPU/RAM usage
Blocks: Corporate espionage, insider threats, screen scraping malware

Screen Share Monitor

ACTIVE

Detects unauthorized screen sharing attempts (Teams, Zoom, Discord). Alerts user when screen broadcast is active without explicit consent.

  • Real-time detection - Monitors screen sharing APIs
  • Application whitelist - Trusted apps bypass alerts
  • Visual indicator - Always-on screen sharing notification

Clipboard Hijacking Protection

ACTIVE

Monitors clipboard for cryptocurrency address swapping and credential theft. Real-time comparison detects malicious modifications.

  • Crypto wallet protection - Bitcoin, Ethereum, Monero addresses
  • IBAN monitoring - Banking transfer protection
  • Real-time comparison - Original vs Modified detection
  • Instant blocking - Malicious clipboard cleared immediately
Blocks: ClipBanker, Qulab, ComboJack, CryptBot clipboard hijackers

Camera Protection

BLOCKED

Prevents unauthorized webcam access. Whitelist trusted applications (Zoom, Teams) while blocking spyware and RATs.

  • Hardware-level blocking - Camera access denied at driver level
  • Whitelist management - Trusted apps configuration
  • Visual indicator - Camera usage notification

Microphone Protection

BLOCKED

Blocks unauthorized microphone access from malware and spyware. Audio recording prevention for corporate environments.

  • Audio stream blocking - Prevents recording at OS level
  • Application whitelist - Teams, Discord, Skype allowed
  • Meeting mode - Temporary whitelist during conferences

Crypto Wallet Protection

ACTIVE

Monitors cryptocurrency wallet applications for suspicious file access and memory injection attempts.

  • Wallet file protection - Blocks unauthorized wallet.dat access
  • Memory injection prevention - Protects Exodus, Electrum, Atomic
  • Transaction monitoring - Alerts on outbound transfers
Blocks: CryptoLocker, Ryuk wallet theft modules, Stealerium

Banking IBAN Protection

ACTIVE

Detects IBAN number extraction from browser forms and banking applications. Clipboard and memory scanning for financial data theft.

  • IBAN pattern detection - Regex-based European banking codes
  • Browser form monitoring - Chrome, Firefox, Edge protection
  • Memory scanning - Detects in-memory IBAN extraction
Blocks: Carbanak, Dridex, TrickBot banking trojans
SECURITY & THREAT PREVENTION

11 Advanced Security Modules

Multi-layer defense against ransomware, APT attacks, and zero-day exploits

File System Monitor

ACTIVE

Real-time file system monitoring detects suspicious file creation, modification, and deletion patterns indicative of ransomware encryption.

  • Behavioral analysis - Entropy-based ransomware detection
  • File extension monitoring - .encrypted, .locked, .crypted alerts
  • Mass deletion prevention - Blocks bulk file operations
  • Shadow copy protection - Prevents vssadmin.exe abuse
Blocks: WannaCry, Ryuk, Maze, REvil, LockBit ransomware

Process Monitor

ACTIVE

Monitors process creation, injection, and hollowing techniques. Detects unsigned processes and parent-child anomalies.

  • Process injection detection - CreateRemoteThread, QueueUserAPC
  • Process hollowing prevention - Blocks NtUnmapViewOfSection abuse
  • Unsigned executable alerts - Digital signature validation
  • Parent-child anomalies - Detects suspicious spawning (e.g., Word → PowerShell)
Blocks: Cobalt Strike, Metasploit, Empire framework process injection

PowerShell Protection

ACTIVE

APT-grade PowerShell blocking with Base64 payload detection, obfuscation analysis, and AMSI bypass prevention.

  • Base64 payload detection - Decodes and analyzes encoded commands
  • Obfuscation analysis - Detects Invoke-Obfuscation patterns
  • AMSI bypass blocking - Prevents AmsiScanBuffer patching
  • System-level whitelist - Allows legitimate admin scripts
Blocks: PowerShell Empire, Mimikatz, Bloodhound, Covenant C2

Command-Line Protection

ACTIVE

Monitors CMD executions for malicious commands (vssadmin delete, wmic, reg add HKLM). Prevents lateral movement techniques.

  • Command pattern matching - Regex-based threat detection
  • Shadow copy protection - Blocks vssadmin.exe delete shadows
  • Registry modification alerts - Detects persistence mechanisms
  • Lateral movement prevention - Blocks PsExec, WMIC abuse
Blocks: Ransomware shadow deletion, registry persistence, credential dumping

Shadow Copy Protection

ACTIVE

Prevents deletion of Volume Shadow Copies (VSS) used for ransomware recovery. Blocks vssadmin.exe and wmic shadowcopy delete.

  • VSS deletion blocking - Prevents ransomware recovery sabotage
  • Automatic backup creation - Scheduled VSS snapshots
  • Command monitoring - vssadmin, wmic, diskshadow blocked

File Download Protection

ACTIVE

Scans downloaded files with YARA rules before execution. Blocks malicious Office macros, PDFs, and executables.

  • YARA-based scanning - 50+ malware signatures
  • Macro detection - Office documents analyzed pre-execution
  • PDF exploit blocking - JavaScript and shellcode detection
  • Executable validation - Digital signature + hash checking
Blocks: Emotet, Qakbot, IcedID droppers via email attachments

Legacy File Protection

ACTIVE

Monitors access to legacy file formats (.docx, .xlsx, .pdf) for exploitation attempts. Prevents macros and embedded objects execution.

  • Macro blocking - VBA code execution prevention
  • OLE object analysis - Embedded executable detection
  • PDF JavaScript blocking - Prevents exploit delivery

System Process Filtering

ACTIVE

Validates system processes (lsass.exe, svchost.exe, csrss.exe) for masquerading malware. Path and signature verification.

  • Path validation - Ensures C:\Windows\System32 location
  • Signature verification - Microsoft digital signature check
  • Process anomaly detection - Unusual parent-child relationships

Bcdedit Protection

ACTIVE

Prevents boot configuration modifications (bcdedit.exe) used by ransomware to disable recovery mode and Safe Mode.

  • Bcdedit blocking - Prevents /set {default} recoveryenabled No
  • Safe Mode protection - Blocks safeboot disable attempts
  • Recovery mode preservation - Ensures bootstatuspolicy displayallfailures

USB Malware Protection

ACTIVE

Scans USB drives for autorun.inf and malicious executables. Prevents USB-based malware propagation.

  • Autorun blocking - Prevents autorun.inf execution
  • USB scanning - YARA rules applied on insertion
  • File type filtering - Blocks .exe, .scr, .bat from USB

Persistence Monitor

ACTIVE

Detects persistence mechanisms (registry Run keys, scheduled tasks, WMI subscriptions, services). Real-time alerting on suspicious modifications.

  • Registry monitoring - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
  • Scheduled task detection - schtasks.exe command analysis
  • WMI subscription alerts - Event filter/consumer creation
  • Service creation blocking - sc.exe unauthorized service installation
Blocks: APT29, APT28, FIN7 persistence techniques
EXPLOIT GUARD

4 Zero-Day Protection Modules

YARA-based detection with 50+ rules for memory injections, shellcode, and exploits

Office Document Protection

ACTIVE

Scans Word, Excel, PowerPoint documents for VBA macros, OLE exploitation, and embedded executables. Pre-execution YARA analysis.

  • VBA macro detection - Obfuscated code analysis
  • OLE exploitation blocking - CVE-2017-11882, CVE-2017-0199
  • Embedded executable extraction - Detects hidden .exe in .docx
  • DDE attack prevention - Dynamic Data Exchange blocking
Blocks: Emotet, Trickbot, Dridex Office macro droppers

PDF Document Protection

ACTIVE

Analyzes PDF files for JavaScript exploits, heap spraying, and CVE-based attacks. Adobe Reader zero-day protection.

  • JavaScript detection - Malicious PDF scripts blocked
  • Heap spray prevention - Memory corruption technique blocking
  • CVE exploit database - CVE-2013-2729, CVE-2018-4990 signatures
  • Embedded file extraction - Detects hidden executables
Blocks: Adobe Reader exploits, PDF phishing campaigns

Executable Protection

ACTIVE

Memory scanning for shellcode patterns, process injection, and reflective DLL loading. Detects Cobalt Strike and Metasploit payloads.

  • Shellcode detection - Metasploit msfvenom patterns
  • Reflective DLL blocking - In-memory DLL injection prevention
  • Cobalt Strike signatures - Beacon payload detection
  • Packer identification - UPX, Themida, VMProtect analysis
Blocks: Cobalt Strike, Metasploit Framework, Empire stagers

Generic Download Protection

ACTIVE

Scans all downloads (browser, email attachments, Dropbox) with YARA rules before execution. Quarantine suspicious files automatically.

  • Universal download scanning - Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Outlook
  • Cloud storage monitoring - OneDrive, Dropbox, Google Drive
  • Automatic quarantine - Suspicious files moved to isolated folder
  • Hash reputation check - VirusTotal API integration
Blocks: Drive-by downloads, phishing attachments, malvertising payloads
NETWORK SECURITY

IDS/Firewall Protection

Real-time network threat detection and C2 communication blocking

IDS/Firewall Protection

ACTIVE

Monitors network connections for suspicious IP addresses, ports, and protocols. Blocks C2 servers, botnet communication, and data exfiltration.

  • Threat intelligence integration - Real-time IP blacklist updates
  • C2 server blocking - Cobalt Strike, Metasploit, Empire domains
  • Port scanning detection - Alerts on unusual port activity
  • Data exfiltration prevention - Monitors outbound traffic patterns
  • Process-level firewall - Per-application network rules
  • Geo-blocking - Block connections from high-risk countries
Blocks: APT C2 communication, botnet callbacks, ransomware payment servers

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