4.0
- Improved zero-hour detection - pinpoints new threats as they arise and before they can wreak havoc on your device
- Expanded malware detection - blocks even more malware for improved protection
- Signature-less behavioral detection - identifies the latest variants of dangerous malware families that attempt to evade traditional signatures through runtime packing, obfuscation and encryption, offering instant protection against new threats that traditional AV has a hard time detecting
- Faster threat definition process - streamlines the publishing of new definitions, reducing the time it takes to protect you from new threats
- Revamped user interface - Completely redesigned user interface that is intuitive, more informative and simple to use
- Threat statistics - allows you to see what Malwarebytes is doing for you in real-time and get a first-hand view of what threats are coming at you (and being blocked)
- Cybersecurity news - dynamic feed keeps you informed of the latest threats and other security topics
- Easier updates - more automation means you receive the latest protection with less effort
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3.8.3.2965
New Features:
- Improved detection and remediation techniques
Major Bug Fixes:
- Fixed: GSOD related to MWAC DRIVER_IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL
- Fixed an issue where Web Protection would continue to block/unblock whitelisted URLs until the machine was rebooted
- Fixed an issue where Web Protection could interfere with IPv6 connectivity
- Fixed: MB3 erroneously registers with Windows Security Center on Windows 10 1903
- Fixed: KERNEL_DATA_INPAGE_ERROR (7a) BSOD that occured during rootkit scan
- Fixed: minor issues with multi-language support
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3.7.1.2839
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 defects
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3.6.1.2711
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 defects
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3.5.1.2522
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 showcase Malwarebytes real-time protection features
- Updated Notification Center behavior to make it easier to dismiss
- Numerous other user interface and copy enhancements
Stability/issues fixed
- Fixed issue where anti-ransomware module could cause high CPU and memory use
- Fixed an issue where Malwarebytes would open to the scan tab instead of the dashboard
- Fixed reported crashes related to Web Protection
- Fixed several translation issues
- Addressed other miscellaneous defects
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3.4.5.2467
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 and help it remain free
Stability/issues fixed
- Fixed problem when cutting / pasting files with anti-ransomware enabled
- Fixed problem where USB stick would not eject properly with anti-ransomware enabled
- Fixed a service crash related to self-protection
- Fixed a blue screen crash related to Web Protection
- Addressed other miscellaneous defects
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3.4.4.2398
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
- Improved report design for better usability
- Added device name to My Account screen in preparation to sync with My Account portal
- Updated the API used to interact with Windows Action/Security Center
- Changed the 'Recover if missed by' setting for Scheduled Scans to be enabled by default for new scans
- Numerous other user interface and copy improvements
Stability/issues fixed
- Fixed issue where files did not save properly with anti-ransomware enabled
- Fixed issue where notifications could stack so you might see multiple versions of same message
- Fixed issue where Beta opt in setting would not honor Restore Defaults
- Updated the 7-Zip library to the latest version, v.18.01
- Improved upgrade process from earlier versions of Malwarebytes
- Continued improvements to driver operation and management
- Fixed several crashes, including a couple blue screens related to Web Protection
- Addressed other miscellaneous defects
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3.3.1.2183
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 the bottom of Scan Progress page in Free and Trial versions
- Improved update process to allow more dynamic updating of user interface components
- Other minor user interface improvements
Stability/issues fixed
- Fixed issue where the Malwarebytes tray application showed in ALT+Tab list
- Improved Web Protection compatibility with third-party applications
- Improved driver management
- Added dynamic hooking to Exploit Protection to better manage compatibility with third-party applications
- Fixed issue where certain notifications would not display properly after waking from sleep
- Fixed issue on XP where certain files were not fully uninstalled
- Fixed a crash related to rootkit scanning
- Addressed other miscellaneous user interface improvements and defects
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