Malwarebytes Version 5 Updates

Corrine · May 17, 2024

Malwarebytes v5.1.4.112 component package 1.0.1244 was released.

From Malwarebytes 5:

Features and improvements

Improved keyboard navigation
General improvements to notification logic

Issues fixed

Minor bug fixes

Digerati · May 20, 2024

Well, suddenly today, V5 was installed on this PC and my laptop. The upgrade went fine and it would seem my configuration settings in V4.x carried over into V5 just fine. So that is good.

I am not particularly thrilled with the new Dashboard/UI especially with the large portion that is dedicated to the "ONLINE PRIVACY" section and VPN station. I feel it essentially amounts to an in-my-face advertisement and promotion of a feature I don't have because I have not paid extra for the "Premium Plus" version of Malwarebytes.

Speaking of paying extra, I found their pricing plans confusing so I started a new thread asking for clarification here.

BTW, I found this post by Porthos about running Malwarebytes Premium with Windows Defender very enlightening: Register Malwarebytes with Windows Security Center or not?.

Corrine · Jun 3, 2024

Malwarebytes v5.1.5.116 component package 1.0.1252 was released.

From Malwarebytes 5:

Features and improvements

Redesigned Protection score featuring updated dashboard gauge and simplified score
14-day trial of Malwarebytes Plus is now available (only for users without an active subscription at this time)
Minor improvements to notification logic

Issues fixed

Fixed bug causing unnecessary traffic to Mullvad.net
Product Guide on Help page links to MB4 guide
Notifications for website blocks missing details for remote ports scan threats

Corrine · Jul 1, 2024

Malwarebytes v5.1.6.117 component package 1.0.1270 was released.

From Malwarebytes 5:

Features and improvements

Improved logic for queued notifications
Added 3 second timeout option back for auto-dismiss of informational notifications
Minor UI improvements

Issues fixed

Active protection causes Windows Media Player to hang
Fixed translations for notification timeout settings
Confirmation prompt missing button descriptions when deleting custom applications from Exploit protection

Corrine · Jul 11, 2024

Malwarebytes v5.1.6.117 component package 1.0.1280 released.

From Malwarebytes 5:

Features and improvements

Improved notification logic
Minor UI improvements

Issues fixed

Fixed bug related to application crashes

Corrine · Jul 30, 2024

Malwarebytes v5.1.7.121 component package 1.0.1293 has been released.

From Malwarebytes 5:

Features and improvements

Introducing Identity Protection includes Digital Footprint Scanner and integration for subscriptions that include Identity Theft Protection
- Digital Footprint Scanner: enter your email address to see if your information has been exposed through breaches across the dark web, data brokers, and more.
- Identity Theft Protection integration: setting up and managing your Identity Theft Protection just got easier. For subscriptions that include Identity Theft Protection, enjoy more convenient access to your protection.
Performance improvements
Minor UI improvements

Issues fixed

Web Protection startup failure after reboot during Premium trial
Minor bug fixes

Corrine · Aug 9, 2024

Malwarebytes v5.1.7.121 component package 1.0.5002 has been released.

From Malwarebytes 5:

Features and improvements

Revised My Subscription page for Techbench customers
Minor UI improvements for trial experiences

Issues fixed

Subscription status incorrectly shown as Free during 30-day grace period
Incorrect time remaining in trial shown during uninstall

Corrine · Aug 15, 2024

Malwarebytes v5.1.8.123 component package 1.0.5007 has been released.

From Malwarebytes 5:

Issues fixed

Resolves a notification issue for the trial experience

Corrine · Aug 26, 2024

Malwarebytes v5.1.9.124 component package 1.0.5014 released.

From Malwarebytes 5:

Features and improvements

Digital footprint scan results now provide additional details for Data breach events
Added 3rd party icon support for Digital footprint scan results
Localization improvements

Issues fixed

Malwarebytes fails to start due to Unexpected error
Broken link for Third-party notices

Corrine · Sep 5, 2024

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

Corrine · Sep 25, 2024

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 Version 5 Updates

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