Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Changelog

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware

What's New in version 3.4.5.2467:

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

What's New in version 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 blue screen related to Web Protection
Addressed other miscellaneous defects

What's New in version 2.1.4:

Improvements:

Improved scan flow � all scans now automatically check for and apply the latest database updates so you're always scanning with the latest protection. (Exception: this will not occur with Scheduled Scans if you have the option to 'check for updates before scanning' disabled.)
Simplified Quarantine flow � threats detected are pre-selected for removal and users are presented with a single 'Remove Selected' button. Clicking 'Remove Selected' quarantines all checked items. If you uncheck any threats you will see a new dialog asking what action should be taken on the unselected items: Ignore Once, Ignore Always, Cancel.
Improved malware protection capabilities, including enhanced rootkit detection and removal.
The Minimize button now minimizes the main program window to the taskbar instead of the tray.
The default display timeout for notifications was changed to 3 seconds instead of 7 seconds.
The default value for 'Show notification after successful update' is now set to 'Off' for all scheduled updates.
Removed the informational message from the main dashboard view.
Remove support for Thai language due to quality issues with the translation.
Installation of a Consumer/Home version of Malwarebytes Anti-Malware over a Business version is now blocked.

Issues Fixed:

Admin users should no longer see a prompt to login as admin to perform a program upgrade.
Fixed issue where the web protection service (MWAC) was not restarting properly.
Fixed numerous issues with scheduled scans, including showing the correct date for 'Next scheduled scan' on the dashboard.
Fixed issue where mbamscheduler was starting on boot when Malwarebytes Anti-Malware was set not to start with Windows.
Fixed issue where any non-English language selected during installation would not be applied after installation.
Fixed issue where Malwarebytes Anti-Malware did not always automatically update the database on installation.
Fixed an issue where the 'Delay Protection at startup for 15 seconds' setting showed as enabled, but was actually disabled. (We recommend reviewing this option to ensure it is configured as you intended.)
Fixed issue where 'Error Code 6' displayed at the end of scans.
Fixed issue on Windows XP where scheduled scans on reboot would not start if the 'Enable self-protection module' was checked.
Malwarebytes Anti-Malware now honors self-protection settings detected from a previous installation.
Fixed issue where context menu scan was not honoring user selection under detection and protection setting.
Several issues with notifications were fixed.
Several enhancements were made to the user interface to address accessibility issues.
Several UI and user experience enhancements implemented.

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