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5.4.5
Features and improvements
- Introducing Scam Guard for Windows, an AI-powered tool that analyzes texts and images to detect potential threats and scams. To learn more about Scam Guard, see:
- How Scam Guard uses your chat information
- Detecting threats with Scam Guard on Windows
- Added a Privacy Controls setting that allows you to disable web search results in the Windows Start menu.
Issues fixed
- Fixed an issue that prevented rootkit scans from running on some devices.
- Fixed an issue that caused multiple Malwarebytes icons to appear in the system tray.
- Other minor UI and localization fixes.
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5.4.4
Features and improvements
- Added the ability to open Notifications settings directly from any notification.
- Improved the ability to exclude an item from future detections when restoring from quarantine.
- The Dashboard interactive guide now includes new tips to help explore Settings and VPN features.
- Updated the Ads in Notifications Windows Privacy setting to be available on Windows 10 devices.
Issues fixed
- Fixed an issue where the Remote connection blocked notification did not appear when a connection was blocked.
- Other minor UI and localization fixes.
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5.4.3
Features and improvements
- Added the ability to detect Remote Desktop software installed on your Windows device. From the Privacy Controls page, view detected software and choose whether to keep or remove it. Learn more about the Remote Desktop Monitoring feature here:
- Suggestion banners that appear on the main Dashboard now include a suggestion to schedule a scan with the Scan Scheduler feature.
- Improved the Allow list to automatically scroll to the most recently added item for added convenience.
Issues fixed
- Fixed an issue where Web Protection blocks sometimes ignored and blocked items that were already added to the Allow list.
- Minor UI and localization fixes.
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5.4.2
Features and improvements
- Added two new toggles to Privacy Controls for Windows 11 users:
- Manage ads in Windows notifications.
- Manage personalized content in Windows Settings.
- Introduced the ability to create a backup of the Allow list and restore older lists directly from the Allow list tab.
- Added quick access to the Scan Scheduler from the Scanner card’s three-dots menu.
- Minor UI and localization improvements.
Issues fixed
- Fixed an issue that caused multiple Malwarebytes icons to appear in the system tray.
- Fixed an issue that prevented the installer from finishing installation on some devices.
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5.4.1
Features and improvements
- Introduced a Privacy Controls feature that helps you optimize your privacy by turning off Windows settings that track your activity or allow ads". For more information on Privacy Controls, see this article.
- Updated the Website Blocked notification with clearer text and a more streamlined way to add websites directly to the Allow list.
- On the main dashboard, refined the VPN card text for better clarity and user understanding.
Issues fixed
- Fixed an issue that prevented Anti-Ransomware Protection from starting on certain Lenovo devices.
- Fixed a bug causing the tray menu to display incorrectly when the VPN Kill switch was turned on.
- Added missing auto-fill functionality for IP addresses when adding a website to the Allow list.
- Fixed a bug where the "If scan missed or skipped" field would disappear in scheduled scans settings.
- Miscellaneous in-app text, localization, and accessibility improvements.
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5.4.0
Features and improvements
- Added an interactive spotlight guide at the top of the dashboard to help users discover the full range of the app's available security features.
- Scheduling a scan now allows you to name it, making it easier to organize and differentiate.
Issues fixed
- Fixed a bug that occasionally caused the app to crash when creating a duplicate Allow list entry.
- Fixed a bug where multiple tray icons would sometimes appear.
- Fixed an issue that made the VPN notifications toggle in Settings unclickable for VPN-only users.
- Miscellaneous bug fixes.
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5.3.8
Features and improvements
- Improved the ability to add previously-blocked websites to the Allow list directly from the History tab under Detection History.
- Refreshed the welcome screen for more clarity.
- VPN is now available by default for all Teams users.
- Minor localization and usability improvements.
Issues fixed
- Resolved an issue where running a scan from the Windows 11 context menu did not consistently process all selected files.
- Fixed an issue that caused keyboard navigation to malfunction within the Advanced Scan options.
- Miscellaneous bug fixes.
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5.3.7
Features and improvements
- Refreshed the side bar and title bar layout for a smoother and more streamlined experience.
Tools
- Windows Firewall Control and Startup Applications are now available for Windows 10 users.
- Access to Tools can now be locked behind a password using Tamper Protection.
- Removed Trusted Advisor recommendation for Chrome updates.
Issues fixed
- Fixed minor bugs, usability, and localization issues.
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5.3.6
Features and improvements
li>Improved the onboarding experience with minor usability enhancements.
- Updated My subscription page design for better clarity.
- Added text explaining Scan notifications settings in Notifications page.
- Updated firewall filtering profile colors in Windows Firewall Control feature for Windows 11 users.
Issues fixed
- Fixed minor UI issues with Windows Firewall Control feature for Windows 11 users.
- Fixed various localization and usability glitches.
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5.3.5
Features and improvements
- Introduced Deep Scan, a new scan type recommended to users after blocking or removing a large number of threats. For more information, see Run a Deep Scan in Desktop Security on Windows devices.
- Added a new Windows Firewall Control feature preview to the Tools section in the app. This feature lets you easily work with the built-in Windows Defender Firewall to help manage network traffic on your device. See the following articles for more information on Windows Firewall Control:
Manage Firewall Filtering in Desktop Security for Windows
View Firewall Logs in Desktop Security for Windows
Manage Firewall Connection Rules in Desktop Security for Windows
- Reverted main dashboard layout for free users.
Issues fixed
- Fixed some minor usability issues.
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5.3.4
Features and improvements
- Improved the experience for providing in-app feedback by adding a way to submit feedback from the account profile menu without a forum account.
- Minor usability improvements across the app interface.
Issues fixed
- Fixed an issue with tray menu positioning on some multi-monitor setups.
- Miscellaneous bug fixes.
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5.3.3
Features and improvements
- Improved the onboarding process for new installations to more effectively introduce key app features.
- Improved the main dashboard layout for free users.
- Enhanced the subscription activation process for a smoother user experience.
- Added more granular options for increased control over notifications on the Notifications settings page.
- Enhanced validation checks for proxy server settings to help prevent misconfigurations.
- Added a spinner to the tray menu to indicate when the VPN is connecting/disconnecting.
- Improved backend support for VPN and removed multihop connection modes and adjusted server locations.
Issues fixed
- Fixed an issue where the tray menu would cause a crash when Tamper Protection was turned on.
- Fixed an issue where Exploit Protection failed to load on some Windows 7 and Windows 8 machines.
- Minor usability improvements across the app interface.
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5.3.2
Features and improvements
- Improved dashboard usability and localization.
- Improved the display behavior of VPN connected/disconnected notifications.
Issues fixed
- Fixed an issue where the tray menu would appear on the wrong monitor in multi-display setups.
- Fixed a bug that prevented device deactivation for some users.
- Fixed an issue where Ransomware Protection would sometimes not shut down properly, causing delays on Windows shutdown.
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