Carbon Black Cloud: Can CBC stop a web browser from downloading software?
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Carbon Black Cloud: Can CBC stop a web browser from downloading software?

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Article ID: 284833

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Products

Carbon Black Cloud Endpoint Standard (formerly Cb Defense)

Issue/Introduction

Can Carbon Black Cloud stop downloads from a web browser?

Environment

  • Carbon Black Cloud: All supported versions
    • Endpoint Standard
    • Endpoint Advanced
    • Endpoint Enterprise

Resolution

Carbon Black Cloud is not able to block software from being downloaded from web browsers. However, it can stop malicious software from executing if it attempts to do so.

Additional Information

  • A Carbon Black Cloud sensor blocks file executions on a disc not software downloading from a web browser

  • Carbon Black Cloud has implemented several Malware/Ransomware blocking improvements