Malwarebytes Version 5 Updates

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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 5.0.17.99 component package 1.0.1169 released.

From Malwarebytes 5:

Features and improvements

All new reimagined UI:

• Unified user experience redesigned to provide a more user-centric experience across all platforms
• Improved UI speed and responsiveness
• Accessibility improvements
• Improved experiences for high resolution monitors

Modern security and privacy integrations:

• Our industry-leading scanning and active protection now bundled with our next-gen VPN to keep you safer online

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
• Trusted Advisor issue tracking for all account-registered devices

* At this time Malwarebytes 5 is available to all directly from our download site.

• Currently we are doing a slow rollout of Malwarebytes 5 via automatic updates as we are working on improving support for some non-standard licensing use cases before rolling out to a wider audience.
• Please note that if the Malwarebytes Privacy VPN app is currently installed, the Malwarebytes 5 installer will only install Malwarebytes 4.
• If you are using both Malwarebytes 4 and Malwarebytes Privacy VPN, and your products are activated with two different subscriptions or license keys, we recommend that you do not install Malwarebytes 5 at this time.