Malwarebytes для Windows v5.3.1.188 component package 133.0.5274

Features and improvements

• Preview of brand new Windows tools, take a look at the post here and try them! (Availability: currently available only for users running Windows 11 on Malwarebytes version 5.3.1.188)

Issues fixed

• Fixed a Windows 11-specific Trusted Advisor alert not appearing on some devices
• Corrected an issue where the legacy context menu didn’t show on certain Windows 11 systems
• Resolved a startup issue causing occasional crashes with Firefox and Browser Guard
• Prevented duplicate entries of Malwarebytes in the Windows Start menu
• Resolved an issue that caused Ransomware Protection to not shutdown properly and potentially create delays on Windows shutdown
• Improved usability and fixed minor localization glitches

Features and improvements

• Introduced a new Tray Menu with a modern design, quick-access shortcuts, and simplified navigation
• Integrated “Scan with Malwarebytes” into the modern Windows 11 right-click context menu
• Redesigned the Identity page for better clarity and ease of use
• Added a discreet animation to the active Real-Time Protection card on the Dashboard
• Enhanced the Dashboard experience for Teams users, who can now more easily add new devices to their subscription
• Added advanced settings to customize Brute Force Protection configuration
• Refreshed the Title Bar design to improve visual consistency and usability

Issues fixed

• Fixed a crash caused by adding a trailing forward slash in duplicate allow list URLs
• Resolved a bug where Trusted Advisor UI broke after a trial ended without a scan ever being run
• Fixed an issue where the Browser Guard integration sometimes generated orphaned MbamBgNativeMsg.exe processes
• Fixed minor localization issues

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

Features and improvements

• Added two new Trusted Advisor recommendations:
  • 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.

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.

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

What's new in v5.2.7.167 component package 1.0.5160.

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

What's new in v5.2.6.163 component package 1.0.5146

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

What's new in v5.2.4.157 component package 1.0.5116

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

What's new in v5.2.3.156 component package 1.0.5108

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