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Vitamin-K: Humble Tool To Prevent So Much Shellcode
Vitamin-K, your daily cyber vitamin
Free, powerful exploit defense that stops Metasploit, Cobalt Strike, and every major C2 framework—no credit card required
Imagine if protecting your computer from sophisticated cyber attacks was as simple as taking a daily vitamin. No complex setup, no enterprise contracts, no credit card—just download, install, and you're immediately protected against the same attack tools that compromise Fortune 500 companies.
That's Vitamin-K: a free, lightweight version of Karma-X's enterprise-grade protection that puts cutting-edge exploit defense on your Windows computer in minutes.
Vitamin-K is a free cybersecurity tool that delivers structural exploit defense to individual users and small organizations. It uses the same core Karma technology that powers Karma-X Enterprise, providing protection that goes far beyond what traditional antivirus or free security tools can offer.
We call it Vitamin-K because, like a daily multivitamin, it's:
But unlike vitamins, the results are immediate and measurable. Here's what one "dose" of Vitamin-K stops:
| Attack Framework | Used By | Vitamin-K Protection |
|---|---|---|
| Metasploit | Most popular penetration testing framework | ✅ BLOCKED |
| Cobalt Strike | Used in 60%+ of ransomware attacks | ✅ BLOCKED |
| Havoc C2 | Modern open-source C2 framework | ✅ BLOCKED |
| Sliver | Cross-platform adversary simulation | ✅ BLOCKED |
| BokuLoader | Shellcode injection and obfuscation | ✅ BLOCKED |
| AceLoader | Advanced payload loading techniques | ✅ BLOCKED |
| Brute Ratel C4 | Commercial red team framework | ✅ BLOCKED |
| Empire/Starkiller | PowerShell-based post-exploitation | ✅ BLOCKED |
And countless others... Vitamin-K doesn't just block specific tools—it blocks the exploitation techniques that all these tools rely on, meaning it works against custom and unknown malware too.
Watch as Vitamin-K stops sophisticated attack frameworks in their tracks. This demonstration shows real exploitation attempts being blocked in real-time:
What you just saw: Multiple professional attack frameworks attempting to compromise a system protected by Vitamin-K. Each attempt fails because Vitamin-K prevents the exploitation primitives these tools need to function—no signatures required, no updates needed.
One of Vitamin-K's most powerful features is continuous loading—the #1 most requested feature from our community:
Number one requested feature was continuous loading in Vitamin-K. Available now, check it out!https://t.co/OPif0SiAQM
— Nathan Landon 🛡️ (@studentofthings) July 8, 2024
Continuous loading means Vitamin-K automatically protects every new process that starts on your system:
Why this matters: Attacks often target newly launched processes before security tools can react. Continuous loading ensures nothing starts unprotected on your system.
Traditional security monitors processes after they start. Vitamin-K's continuous loading hooks into the Windows process creation chain:
1. Process starts (explorer.exe, chrome.exe, etc.)
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2. Vitamin-K intercepts at creation
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3. Karma protections load into process space
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4. Exploitation primitives are blocked
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5. Process continues normally (but protected)
Result: Zero-day exploits fail even against brand new processes, with zero configuration from you.
There are lots of free security tools out there. Here's how Vitamin-K stacks up:
| Feature | Free Antivirus | Windows Defender | Vitamin-K |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stops zero-day exploits | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Blocks Cobalt Strike | ❌ | ⚠️ Sometimes | ✅ |
| Structural protection | ❌ | ⚠️ Limited | ✅ |
| No ads or upsells | ❌ Constant ads | ✅ | ✅ |
| Lightweight | ⚠️ Heavy | ✅ | ✅ |
| Works with existing AV | ❌ Conflicts | N/A (built-in) | ✅ |
Vitamin-K complements your existing security rather than replacing it. Think of it as an additional layer that specifically targets the exploitation techniques that other tools miss.
Time required: Less than 5 minutes
Technical expertise needed: None
Cost: $0 forever
Yes. No trials, no time limits, no hidden fees. Vitamin-K is our way of giving back to the security community and protecting individuals who can't afford commercial solutions.
No catch. Vitamin-K is a limited feature set of our commercial Karma-X platform. We offer it free to:
No. Vitamin-K complements your existing antivirus by adding a layer of exploit protection. Think of it as defense-in-depth:
No. Vitamin-K has minimal performance impact (typically <2% CPU usage). Unlike traditional antivirus that constantly scans files, Vitamin-K operates at critical control points only when needed.
Vitamin-K uses the same core Karma technology but has limitations:
Yes! Vitamin-K can be installed on as many personal computers as you want. For organizational deployment (10+ systems), consider upgrading to Karma-X Commercial for centralized management.
If we can stop Metasploit, Cobalt Strike, Havoc C2, Sliver, BokuLoader, AceLoader, and countless other attack frameworks for free with a simple download...
Why aren't you taking your daily dose of Vitamin-K?
Enterprise-grade exploit protection, completely free. No credit card, no trial period, no strings attached.
Available immediately after free account creation
Don't let sophisticated cyber attacks compromise your system. Take your daily Vitamin-K.
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The Bottom Line: Vitamin-K is a completely free security tool that stops the same professional hacking tools used in major cyberattacks. It's called "Vitamin-K" because it's like a daily vitamin for your computer—simple, essential protection that works automatically in the background. No credit card required, free forever.
Vitamin-K is free security software from Karma-X that protects your Windows computer from sophisticated hacking attacks. It uses the same core technology as expensive enterprise security systems, but it's available to everyone for free.
Think of it like this: Just like taking a daily multivitamin keeps you healthy, installing Vitamin-K keeps your computer protected—and you only have to do it once.
Vitamin-K blocks the professional hacking tools that cybercriminals and even security professionals use:
| Hacking Tool | What It's Used For |
|---|---|
| Metasploit | Most popular hacking framework in the world—used by both ethical hackers and criminals |
| Cobalt Strike | Used in 60%+ of ransomware attacks—the tool that encrypts your files and demands payment |
| Havoc C2 | Modern hacking tool that gives attackers remote control of your computer |
| Sliver | Advanced tool for sneaking into networks and stealing data |
| And many more... | Vitamin-K blocks entire categories of attacks, not just specific tools |
Important: These are the professional-grade tools used in the attacks you read about in the news. Vitamin-K stops them for free.
Traditional antivirus looks for known threats (like a security guard checking for wanted criminals). Vitamin-K prevents the techniques all hackers use (like removing all weapons from the building).
| Aspect | Traditional Antivirus | Vitamin-K |
|---|---|---|
| Stops unknown threats | ❌ Only known viruses | ✅ Blocks techniques |
| Blocks professional tools | ⚠️ Often fails | ✅ Reliably blocks |
| Slows computer | ⚠️ Can be slow | ✅ Very lightweight |
| Cost | Free or $40-100/year | $0 forever |
Key point: Vitamin-K works alongside your antivirus, not instead of it. You get two layers of protection.
The name is a metaphor—it's like a daily vitamin for your computer's health:
This was the most requested feature from users, and here's why it matters:
Without continuous loading:
With continuous loading (Vitamin-K):
Why this is important: Hackers often attack new programs as they start, before security can react. Vitamin-K protects everything automatically.
Yes, it's really free. No catch.
Here's the honest explanation:
Why would Karma-X give this away?
Perfect for:
When you'd want to upgrade to the paid version:
It's genuinely simple:
Time required: 5 minutes
Technical knowledge needed: If you can install any program, you can install this
Cost: $0
Q: Will it slow down my computer?
A: No. Most users can't tell it's even running. It uses very little resources (typically less than 2% CPU).
Q: Do I need to keep my antivirus too?
A: Yes! Keep your antivirus. Vitamin-K adds protection on top of it. Two layers are better than one.
Q: Does it work with Windows Defender?
A: Yes, perfectly. It works alongside all antivirus software.
Q: What about my VPN / firewall / other security tools?
A: Vitamin-K works with everything. It doesn't conflict with other security software.
Q: Will it mess up my games or programs?
A: No. Vitamin-K only blocks hacking techniques. Your normal programs work exactly the same.
Q: Can I install it on multiple computers?
A: Yes! Install it on all your personal computers. For businesses with many computers, the paid version has better management tools.
Q: What if I need help?
A: Email karma@karma-x.io and the team will help you out.
Q: Is there a Mac version?
A: Not yet. Currently Windows only (Windows 10 and 11).
Here's what Vitamin-K has stopped for real users:
If you have a Windows computer, you should install Vitamin-K because:
The real question is: Why wouldn't you install free enterprise-grade protection?
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