Malwarebytes Version 5 Updates

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From Announcing Malwarebytes 5.0

 

What’s new

• Unified user experience - For the first time, Malwarebytes now provides a consistent experience across all of our desktop and mobile products courtesy of an all new and reimagined user experience powered by a faster and more responsive UI all managed through an intuitive dashboard.
• Modern security and privacy integrations - Our award winning antivirus and ultra-fast VPN come together seamlessly in one easy-to-use solution. Whether you’re looking for a next-gen VPN to secure your online activity, or harnessing the power of Browser Guard to block ad trackers and scam sites, taking charge of your privacy is simple.
• Trusted Advisor - Empowers you with real-time insights, easy-to-read protection score and expert guidance that puts you in control over your security and privacy.
  

To get started with the latest version of Malwarebytes, click here for Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android

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Malwarebytes 5.0.17.99 component package 1.0.1169 was released.

 

From Malwarebytes 5.1:

 

Features and improvements

• Localization updates
• Minor UI improvements
  

Issues fixed

• Incorrect/missing translations
• Display mode defaults to Light instead of Follow Windows settings
• Add device option is non-responsive when no seats are available
  

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Malwarebytes v5.1.1.106 component package 1.0.1196 was released.

 

From Malwarebytes 5.1: 

 

Features and improvements

• Added VPN status on hover over tray icon
• Improved tray menu shortcuts for licensed users
• Localization updates
• Improved experience for queued notifications
  

Issues fixed

• Automatic unquarantine option defaults to off
  

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Malwarebytes v5.1.1.106 component package 1.0.1204 was released.

 

From Malwarebytes 5.1:

 

Issues fixed

• Unable to close/dismiss notifications
  

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Malwarebytes v5.1.2.109 component package 1.0.1207 was released.

 

From Malwarebytes 5.1:

 

Features and improvements

• Improved error handling
• Localization improvements
• Slovenia flag added to VPN server selection
• Minor revisions to license state displayed in dashboard header
• Notification improvements for trial users
  

Issues fixed

• Upgrade to Premium promotional message displays in scan summary for licensed users
• Select all option fails on scan results page when scan results contain only one detection
• Allow list not recognizing subscription activation
• Tray menu options not recognizing subscription activation
  

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Malwarebytes v5.1.3.110 component package 1.0.1219 was released.

 

From Malwarebytes 5.1:

 

Features and improvements

• Added My subscription control to Tamper Protection
• Removed viewing protection status for other devices (Malwarebytes for Teams only) - this is a temporary change, feature will be restored in future release
  

Issues fixed

• Unable to pause VPN connection
• Restore default settings doesn’t restore notification timeout setting
  

 

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Malwarebytes v5.1.4.112 component package 1.0.1233 was released.

 

From Malwarebytes 5:

 

You can get the update right away by clicking "Check for updates" in Settings > General. Or, it will be automatically installed if you have automatic updates enabled.

 

Features and improvements

• VPN status indicator added to tray icon
• Improved support for high DPI and low display resolutions
• Improvements for notification display logic
  

Issues fixed

• Tamper Protection bugs
• Crash when exiting Scan Scheduler page
• UI not restarting after updates
  

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Malwarebytes v5.1.4.112 component package 1.0.1244 was released.

 

From Malwarebytes 5:

 

Features and improvements

• Improved keyboard navigation
• General improvements to notification logic
  

Issues fixed

• Minor bug fixes
  

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Malwarebytes v5.1.5.116 component package 1.0.1252 was released.

 

From Malwarebytes 5:

 

Features and improvements

• Redesigned Protection score featuring updated dashboard gauge and simplified score
• 14-day trial of Malwarebytes Plus is now available (only for users without an active subscription at this time)
• Minor improvements to notification logic
  

Issues fixed

• Fixed bug causing unnecessary traffic to Mullvad.net
• Product Guide on Help page links to MB4 guide
• Notifications for website blocks missing details for remote ports scan threats
  

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Malwarebytes v5.1.6.117 component package 1.0.1270 was released. From

 

From Malwarebytes 5:

 

Features and improvements

• Improved logic for queued notifications
• Added 3 second timeout option back for auto-dismiss of informational notifications
• Minor UI improvements
  

Issues fixed

• Active protection causes Windows Media Player to hang
• Fixed translations for notification timeout settings
• Confirmation prompt missing button descriptions when deleting custom applications from Exploit protection
  

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Malwarebytes v5.1.6.117 component package 1.0.1280 released.

 

From Malwarebytes 5: 

 

Features and improvements

• Improved notification logic
• Minor UI improvements
  

Issues fixed

• Fixed bug related to application crashes
  

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Malwarebytes v5.1.7.121 component package 1.0.1293 has been released.

 

From Malwarebytes 5:

 

Features and improvements

• Introducing Identity Protection includes Digital Footprint Scanner and integration for subscriptions that include Identity Theft Protection
  
  • Digital Footprint Scanner: enter your email address to see if your information has been exposed through breaches across the dark web, data brokers, and more.
  • Identity Theft Protection integration: setting up and managing your Identity Theft Protection just got easier. For subscriptions that include Identity Theft Protection, enjoy more convenient access to your protection.
    
• Performance improvements
• Minor UI improvements
  

Issues fixed

• Web Protection startup failure after reboot during Premium trial
• Minor bug fixes
  

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Malwarebytes v5.1.7.121 component package 1.0.5002 has been released.

 

From Malwarebytes 5:

 

Features and improvements

• Revised My Subscription page for Techbench customers
• Minor UI improvements for trial experiences
  

Issues fixed

• Subscription status incorrectly shown as Free during 30-day grace period 
• Incorrect time remaining in trial shown during uninstall
  

 

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Malwarebytes v5.1.8.123 component package 1.0.5007 has been released.

 

From Malwarebytes 5:

 

Issues fixed

• Resolves a notification issue for the trial experience
  

 

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Malwarebytes v5.1.9.124 component package 1.0.5014 released.

 

From Malwarebytes 5:

 

Features and improvements

• Digital footprint scan results now provide additional details for Data breach events
• Added 3rd party icon support for Digital footprint scan results
• Localization improvements
  

Issues fixed

• Malwarebytes fails to start due to Unexpected error
• Broken link for Third-party notices
  

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Malwarebytes v5.1.10.127 component package 1.0.50210 released.

 

From Malwarebytes 5:

 

Features and improvements

• Data breach results now sorted chronologically (newest on top) for Digital footprint scans
• Added check for available disk space before downloading updates
• Minor Tamper Protection improvements
• Reduced disk space usage
• Deprecated the Application updates option to notify when a new version is available in Settings
  

Issues fixed

• Crash reductions
• Small UI bugs
  

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Malwarebytes v5.1.11.133 component package 1.0.5048 released.

 

From Malwarebytes 5:

 

Features and improvements

• Improved protection from fileless attacks
• Enhanced notification logic
  

Issues fixed

• Scans get stuck during check for updates step
• UI fails to start
  

 

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Malwarebytes v5.1.11.139 component package 1.0.5072 was released as a hotfix.

 

From Malwarebytes 5:

 

Issues fixed

• Improved Self-protection capabilities
  

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Malwarebytes v5.2.0.140 component package 1.0.5073 was released.

 

From Malwarebytes 5:

 

Features and improvements

• Dashboard icon refresh
• Added Protection settings option to enable or disable Advanced script and fileless protection
• Revised startup user flow to provide a more comprehensive scan experience for new users 
• Support for improved “What’s new” announcements
  

Issues fixed

• Closing the Malwarebytes is up to date notification results in the Notification center opening
• Fixed Italian translations
• Small bug fixes

Known issues

 

We are actively investigating and working with Microsoft on performance issues related to the Windows 2024 Update (Windows 11 version 24H2). Users may experience a delay in startup when launching Office applications including Word and Excel.

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Malwarebytes v5.2.1.144 component package 1.0.5088 was released.

 

From Malwarebytes 5:

 

Features and improvements

• Self-protection enhancements to block vulnerable legitimate applications often used in malicious activities
• Minor updates to Trusted Advisor to alert users when actions are required
• Localization updates
• Support for improved “What’s new” announcements
  

Issues fixed

• Crash reductions
• Accessibility fixes
• Unable to open Notification Center
  

 

Known issues

 

Windows 11 version 24H2 compatibility

• Users may experience a delay in startup when launching Microsoft Office applications, Adobe Reader, or when printing from Chrome browser. Fix currently targeted for November 14 2024 release.
• Monitoring for unsecured Wi-Fi connections may trigger the Windows Location Access prompt to appear (example: Malwarebytes version 5.2.1.144 needs permission to use signals like GPS or Wi-Fi, which can be used to determine your precise location). Note: Malwarebytes does not access your device’s location. This notification is triggered because Malwarebytes uses Windows provided methods for the purpose of determining whether your Wi-Fi connection is to a secure - or insecure - access point. Fix currently targeted for November 14 2024 release.
  

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Malwarebytes v5.2.2.154 component package 1.0.5101 released.

 

From Malwarebytes 5:

 

Features and improvements

• Improved support for Windows 11 24H2 update
• Malwarebytes Free users can now opt in to Beta updates
• Localization updates
• Minor usability improvements
• Removed Trusted Advisor - Other devices feature from dashboard and Trusted Advisor page. We are evaluating improvements to this feature based on user feedback.
  

Issues fixed

• Minor UI bugs
  

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Malwarebytes 5.2.3.156 component package 1.0.5108 released.

 

From Malwarebytes 5:

 

Features and improvements

• Self-protection improvements
• Minor UX improvements: localized Trusted Advisor description, revised subscription plan names to match My Account

Issues fixed

• VPN connection fails after Windows 24H2 upgrade
• Various minor bugs

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Malwarebytes v5.2.4.157 component package 1.0.5116 released.

 

From MBAM 5.0:

 

Usability improvements

• Revised logic for Scan complete notifications 
• Improved info-tip interactions
• VPN Kill Switch requires enabling the Start Malwarebytes with Windows option
  

Issues fixed

• Minor UI bugs
  

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Malwarebytes v5.2.5.158 component package 1.0.5135 released.

 

From Malwarebytes 5.0:

 

Usability improvements

• Completely revamped Trusted Advisor Detail page
• Removed most of the notifications that could appear during onboarding
• Minor usability and localization improvements
  

Issues fixed

• Auto-quarantine notifications now don’t show up when auto-quarantine is off
• Minor UI bugs
  

 

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Malwarebytes v5.2.6.163 component package 1.0.5146 released.

 

From Malwarebytes 5.0: 

 

Usability improvements

• Introduced 3 new Trusted Advisor recommendations related to Windows Settings
  
  • Note: Recommended actions may differ from one device to another based on unique configurations
    
• New descriptions and headers for all Trusted Advisor recommendations
• Other minor usability improvements in Notification Center and My Subscription pages
  

Issues fixed

• Minor UI bugs
  

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Malwarebytes v5.2.7.167 component package 1.0.5160 released.

 

From Malwarebytes 5.0:

 

Usability improvements

• Improved localization support in Trusted Advisor detail page
• Improved localization support in the email verification step of the Digital Footprint scan
  

Issues fixed

• Resolved an issue with the Trusted Advisor recommendation about unsecured WiFi networks not working on Windows 11 24H2
• Fixed a bug where the Context Menu Scan command mishandled file paths containing spaces
• Fixed an issue where the Tray Icon was not showing a red dot when one or more protection layers were disabled 
  

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Malwarebytes v5.2.8.173 component package 128.0.5184 released.

 

From Malwarebytes 5.0:

 

Features and improvements

• Trusted Advisor enhancements:
  
  • Recommendations are now grouped based on severity
  • Added two new recommendations related to Windows settings
    
    • note: recommended actions may differ from one device to another based on unique configurations
      
  • Improved localization support
    
• Restricted Allow List rules for Websites to accept domain-only URLs
  

Issues fixed

• Resolved an issue where Malwarebytes failed to start in some cases when Windows Fast Startup was enabled
  

Additional notes

 

We have introduced a new versioning system for our component package updates

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Malwarebytes v5.2.9.176 component package 129.0.5196 released.

 

From Malwarebytes 5.0:

 

You can get the update right away by clicking "Check for updates" in Settings > General. Or, it will be automatically installed if you have automatic updates enabled.

 

Features and improvements

• Introduced a web-based login system for activation through my.malwarebytes.com, now supporting Google, Apple, and Facebook authentication
• Added system architecture details in the “About Malwarebytes” screen
• Improved startup performance
  

Issues fixed

• Fixed a problem where the “Real-Time Protection turned off” notification appeared at startup in some cases, even though protection was active and functioning correctly
• Resolved an issue where a Windows 11-specific Trusted Advisor alert was incorrectly displayed on Windows 10
  

Additional notes

Due to an issue with the Web Protection module, we’ve paused the rollout of this version. We’re actively working on a fix and will release an updated version as soon as possible.

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Malwarebytes v5.2.10.182 component package 130.0.5212 released.

 

From MBAM 5.0:

 

Features and improvements

• Added two new Trusted Advisorrecommendations:
  
  • A reminder for Identity Theft Protection customers to activate their subscription
  • A prompt encouraging new users to try our free Digital Footprint Scan
    
  
  

Issues fixed

• Fixed an issue that disabled Web Protection after downgrading from latest beta version to latest production version 
• Resolved incorrect notification positioning in case of screen DPI or resolution changes
  

Additional notes
This release also includes all features and fixes originally introduced in v5.2.9.176 (component package 129.0.5196). That version's rollout was paused due to the Web Protection issue, which has now been resolved.

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Malwarebytes v5.2.11.183 component package 131.0.5227 released.

 

From MBAM 5.0: 

 

Features and improvements

• Added location info in VPN connection notification
• Introduced a new setting to disable the “What’s New” notification
• Refined Dashboard layout for free users
  

Issues fixed

• Fixed an issue where the first VPN connection rule added was not persisted and was lost after restarting the product
• Fixed minor localization issues