5.3.1
Features and improvements
- Added Windows Tools dashboard to give customers on Windows 11 the ability to improve their security and optimize their devices.
- Added the Startup Applications tool to view and manage apps that launch at startup.
- Added the System Tweaks tool to repair common issues, adjust privacy settings, optimize performance, and customize your Windows device.
- For more information, see Windows Tools in Desktop Security.
Issues fixed
- Resolved an issue where a Trusted Advisor alert specifically for Windows 11 did not appear on some Windows 11 devices.
- Fixed an issue where the Windows 10 legacy context menu did not appear on some Windows 11 devices.
- Resolved a start up issue that caused occasional crashes with Browser Guard on Firefox browsers.
- Improved usability and fixed minor localization glitches.
- Resolved an issue that caused Ransomware Protection to not shutdown correctly which created delays in the Windows shutdown process.
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5.3.0
Features and improvements
- Added a new tray menu with an updated design and quick access to app features and information.
- Added the ability to Scan with Malwarebytes directly from the Windows context menu.
- Redesigned the Identity Protection page to improve clarity and usability.
- Redesigned the title bar to improve visual consistency and usability.
- Added an animated green icon to the Real-Time Protection card to show that protection is active.
- Added advanced settings to Brute Force Protection for users to customize their protection.
- Improved the Dashboard for Teams users to add new devices to their subscription more easily.
Issues fixed
- Fixed an issue where the app would crash after adding a trailing forward slash to duplicate URLs in the Allow list.
- Fixed an issue where the Trusted Advisor UI broke after a trial ended without a scan ever being run.
- Fixed an issue where the free version of the app would run unmanaged background processes while Browser Guard was installed.
- Fixed layout issues with the new tray menu that was affecting lower screen resolutions.
- Fixed minor localization issues.
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5.2.11
Features and improvements
- Added the VPN server location to the notification that appears when the VPN connects.
- Added the ability to turn off the What's New notification from the Notification Settings page.
- Refined the dashboard layout for free users to clarify which features require a subscription.
Issues fixed
- Fixed an issue where the first configured VPN connection rule did not save and disappeared when the app restarted.
- Fixed minor localization issues.
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5.2.10
Features and improvements
- Added two Trusted Advisor recommendations:
- A reminder for Identity Theft Protection customers to activate their subscription.
- A prompt encouraging new users to run a free Digital Footprint Scan from the app.
Issues fixed
- Fixed an issue where Web Protection would turn off sporadically on some devices.
- Fixed an issue where notifications did not appear on screen correctly if the user changed screen DPI or resolution.
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5.2.9
Features and improvements
- Added the ability to activate a subscription through my.malwarebytes.com using a single sign-on with Google, Apple, and Facebook log in credentials.
- Added a device's type of system architecture (x64, x86, or ARMx86) to the About Malwarebytes screen.
- Reduced the app start-up time for better performance.
Issues fixed
- Fixed an issue where a Trusted Advisor recommendation specifically for devices running Windows 11 appeared on devices running Windows 10.
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5.2.7
Features and improvements
- Improved language localization support for the Trusted Advisor details page.
- Improved language localization support for the email verification step when running a Digital Footprint scan from the app.
Issues fixed
- Fixed an issue with the Your Wi-Fi connection is not secure Trusted Advisor recommendation not appearing correctly on Windows 11 24H2 devices.
- Fixed a bug where the Windows Context Menu Scan command mishandled file paths containing spaces.
- Fixed an issue where the Malwarebytes tray icon failed to show a red dot when one or more protection layers were disabled.
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5.2.6
Features and improvements
- Updating the names and descriptions of Trusted Advisor recommendations to make them easier to understand.
- Adding recommendations that remind users to turn off advertisement settings on their Windows device.
- For more information on Trusted Advisor, see Trusted Advisor overview for Desktop Security.
- Minor usability improvements in the app's Notification Center and My Subscription pages.
Issues fixed
- Fixed an issue where the Scan for Rootkits setting did not appear when scheduling a Threat Scan.
- Minor UI bug fixes.
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5.2.4
Features and improvements
- Self-protection improvements.
- Minor UX improvements, including localized Trusted Advisor descriptions and revised subscription plan names.
Issues fixed
- Fixed an issue where the Windows 24H2 upgrade caused the VPN to fail to connect.
- Miscellaneous bug fixes.
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5.2.3
Features and improvements
- Self-protection improvements.
- Minor UX improvements, including localized Trusted Advisor descriptions and revised subscription plan names.
Issues fixed
- Fixed an issue where the Windows 24H2 upgrade caused the VPN to fail to connect.
- Miscellaneous bug fixes.
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5.2.2
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
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5.2.0
Features and improvements
- Dashboard icons have been updated for a new look.
- In Protection settings, you can now enable or disable Advanced script and file-less protection (AMSI).
- New first-time download flow that provides a more comprehensive scan experience for new users.
- Added support for improved “What’s new” announcements.
- Small fixes for UI bugs and translations.
Issues fixed
- Fixed an issue where closing the Malwarebytes is up to date notification results in the Notification center opening.
- Fixed Italian translations.
- Small bug fixes.
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5.1.10
Features and improvements
- In the scan results for Digital Footprint, data breach results are now sorted chronologically with the newest on top.
- The app now checks for available disk space before downloading updates.
- Minor Tamper Protection improvements.
- Reduced the amount of disk space the app uses.
- Deprecated the Notify when a new version is available setting.
Issues fixed
- Fixed issues that were causing crashes.
- Fixed small UI bugs, including incorrect fonts.
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5.1.9
Features and improvements
- In the Digital Footprint dashboard of the app, you can now view additional details for data breach events in your scan results.
- Third-party icons now appear in Digital Footprint scan results.
- Localization improvements.
Issues fixed
- Fixed an issue where the app failed to start due to an unexpected error.
- Fixed a broken link for third-party notices.
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