Let's try to demystify the HIPS component of Comodo 10.
Q: Will HIPS catch stuff that autosandbox (containment) misses?
A: No. If you are in proactive mode, then autosandbox will catch all files rated as unknown, and will allow all files rated as trusted. HIPS will do exactly the same thing, if you have it in safe mode.
Q: Will HIPS give me exploit protection?
A: No. That is in the "Advanced Settings" section, under "miscellaneous".
The first feature there, called...
Comodo HIPS -- should you use it?
Q: Will HIPS catch stuff that autosandbox (containment) misses?
A: No. If you are in proactive mode, then autosandbox will catch all files rated as unknown, and will allow all files rated as trusted. HIPS will do exactly the same thing, if you have it in safe mode.
Q: Will HIPS give me exploit protection?
A: No. That is in the "Advanced Settings" section, under "miscellaneous".
The first feature there, called...
Comodo HIPS -- should you use it?
