Performance/protective capability Multiple enhancements result in reduction of memory usage Faster load time and responsiveness of third-party applications Improved performance of Web Protection Faster Malwarebytes 3 program startup time and responsiveness of user interface New detection and protection layer with machine learning based anomaly detection (to be deployed gradually even if it shows “enabled” under […]
Category: Malwarebytes for Windows
Malwarebytes for Windows 3.2 Release Notes
Performance/protective capability Improved memory usage Reinstalling with an older installer will no longer downgrade update packages Improved self-protection module stability and resiliency Numerous enhanced malware protection techniques and remediation capabilities Usability Clicking ‘Install Application Updates’ button now downloads available component updates and releases regardless of limits in place for automatic update delivery Added a button […]
Malwarebytes for Windows 3.3.1 Release Notes
Performance/protective capability Improved remediation in Chrome browser Numerous enhanced protection techniques and remediation capabilities Usability Improved notification design for better readability Added new quick tour module in Free and Trial versions Added informational modules to Scan Progress page in Free and Trial versions Improved update process to allow more dynamic updating of user interface components […]
Malwarebytes for Windows 3.4.4 Release Notes
Performance/protective capability Improved remediation for shortcuts and tasks Added better handling for heavily infected systems to streamline detection & remediation Continued improvements to overall protection, detection and remediation Usability Added Notification Center for easy access to most recent real-time block notifications Added category to website blocked notification to show the reason why site was blocked […]
Malwarebytes for Windows 3.4.5 Release Notes
Performance/protective capability Improved remediation for hijacked shortcuts Continued improvements to overall protection, detection and remediation Usability Device Name now syncs to the Malwarebytes My Account portal for users on the paid version Improved accessibility features for the Notification Center Added custom messages designed to highlight the value of Malwarebytes protection Stability/issues fixed Fixed problem when […]
Malwarebytes for Windows 3.5.1 Release Notes
Performance/protective capability Added support for Hypervisor Code Integrity (HVCI) and Device Guard to meet Microsoft compliance requirements Improved the remediation process so fewer reboots are required Improved the accuracy of the Web Protection module Improved driver management for increased stability Continued improvements to overall protection, detection and remediation Usability Updated the dashboard design to better […]
Malwarebytes for Windows 3.6.1 Release Notes
Performance/protective capability Improved detection and remediation Usability Removed default monthly Scheduled Scan in Free mode Updated the installer to allow installation to standalone Business mode when certain conditions are met Stability/issues fixed Fixed BSOD involving farflt.sys Fixed issue with exclusion involving short filenames Fixed issue where Real-Time Protection did not enable properly Addressed other miscellaneous […]
Malwarebytes for Windows 3.7.1 Release Notes
Performance/protective capability Now compatible with Microsoft’s Early Launch Anti-Malware requirements Improved detection and remediation techniques Usability Added new Play Mode feature for paid users to allow uninterrupted gaming or streaming experience Improved compatibility between the Web Protection module and other third-party software Stability/issues fixed Fixed a BSOD related to netio.sys Fixed On Reboot scheduled scans […]
Malwarebytes for Windows 3.8.3 Release Notes
Performance/protective capability Improved detection and remediation techniques. Stability/issues fixed Fixed: Green screen of death related to MWAC DRIVER_IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL Fixed: issue where Web Protection would continue to block/unblock allow-listed URLs until the machine was rebooted. Fixed: issue where Web Protection could interfere with IPv6 connectivity. Fixed: Malwarebytes erroneously wp-signup.phps with Windows Security Center on Windows 10 […]
Malwarebytes for Windows 4.0 Release Notes
Performance/protective capability New Malwarebytes Katana engine provides improved malware detection. Now wp-signup.phps as primary cybersecurity program in Windows Defender Security Center. Usability User interface redesign for improved user experience. New Threat Center integration to learn more about any threats detected. New lightweight installer ensures the latest version is always installed. Stability/ issues fixed Improved performance […]