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Hello Malwarebytes Beta community,

We have released beta build version 5.4.2.217 component package 143.0.5401

What’s New

  • Added two new toggles to Privacy Controls: manage ads in Windows notifications and personalized content in Windows Settings.
  • Introduced the ability to backup and restore the Allow List directly from the app.
  • 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 could cause multiple Malwarebytes icons to appear in the system tray.
  • Fixed an issue that could prevent the installer from completing in some cases.
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Hello Malwarebytes Beta community,

We have released beta build version 5.4.3.221 component package 144.0.5412

What’s New

Privacy Controls now detect any Remote Desktop software installed on your device and let you choose whether to keep or remove it.

Scan Scheduler is now included among the interactive guide suggestions on the Dashboard.

Allow List automatically scrolls to the most recently added item for easier verification.

Issues Fixed

Fixed an issue where Web Protection blocks were sometimes ignoring items in the Allow List.

Minor UI and localization fixes.
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Hello Malwarebytes Beta community,

We have released beta build version 5.4.4.225 component package 145.0.5428

What’s New

  • You can now open Notifications settings directly from any notification
  • Restoring quarantined items will now offer to exclude future detections automatically
  • The Dashboard interactive guide now includes new tips to help explore Settings and VPN features
  • The “Ads in Notifications” Windows Privacy setting is now also available for Windows 10
Issues Fixed

  • Fixed an issue where the “Remote connection blocked” notification was not appearing.
  • Other minor UI and localization fixes
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Hello Malwarebytes Beta community,

We have released beta build version 5.4.5.226 component package 146.0.5440

What’s New
  • Malwarebytes Scam Guard, our AI-powered Scam Detector, is now available on Windows for our Beta community. Try it out and let us know what you think! More info.
  • Note: Malwarebytes Scam Guard, is being rolled out slowly and not everyone may see it right away
  • Added a new Privacy Controls toggle that to disable web search results in the Windows Start menu
Issues Fixed
  • Fixed an issue that could prevent rootkit scans from running in some cases
  • Fixed a problem that could cause multiple Malwarebytes icons to appear in the system tray
  • Other minor UI and localization fixes
Thanks as always for testing and sharing your feedback!
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Yesterday get I get this Beta Version see my post and now is anotherone Update available


Hello Malwarebytes Beta community,

We have released beta build version 5.4.6.227 component package 147.0.5450

What’s New

  • Free User Wizard: when users move from Trial to Free, a new guided flow helps them choose which notifications they want to receive. The new flow can also be accessed anytime via “?” → “Manage alerts”.
  • Monthly Scheduled Scan for Free users: Free users can now enable a monthly security scan, with clearer guidance in the app.
  • Added an extra safety checkbox when adding a domain or IP address to the Allow List.
Issues Fixed

  • Minor UI and localization fixes
Thanks as always for testing and sharing your feedback!
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Did some tests with the new beta with malware the web protection did not detect but was detected by the AL engine appears Malwarebytes is improving it's behavior engines. It smoked these new samples

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Hello Malwarebytes Beta community,

We have released beta build version 5.4.7.229 component package 148.0.5462

What’s New

  • Silence “Trial available” notifications: Users can now silence “Trial available” notifications via the Marketing notifications setting, alongside other non-critical notifications.
  • Detection History count: Detection History on Dashboard now shows the number of past detections.
  • Privacy redirect in Tools: System Tweaks in Tools now redirects users to Privacy Controls.
Issues Fixed

  • Minor UI and localization fixes
Thanks as always for testing and sharing your feedback!
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Hello Malwarebytes Beta community,

We have released beta build version 5.4.8.232 component package 149.0.5479

What’s New

  • Allow list input validation : when an item is added to the Allow List, the app now detects what you entered (IP address or URL).
  • Interactive dashboard guide: you can now permanently dismiss non-essential recommendations.
  • Scam Guard reporting: you can now report suspicious links, emails, and phone numbers with one click using the Report button in chat.
Issues Fixed

  • Monthly scan banner: fixed an issue where the Free Monthly Scan banner wouldn’t reappear in the Scan Scheduler after deleting a monthly scan.
  • Minor UI and localization fixes.
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Hello Malwarebytes Beta community,

We have released beta build version 5.5.0.237 component package 150.0.5496

What’s New
  • File Shredder: a brand-new addition to our Tools that allows users to permanently delete a file from their hard drive or even a USB.
  • Scan Report enhancements: improved scan report readability in the Advanced tab for scan duration and scan results; also added scan type in the exported scan report filename.
  • Improved Website blocked notifications: website block alerts can now show both a friendly app name and the filename (app.exe) for easier identification.
Issues Fixed
  • Detection history sorting: fixed an issue where detection history could sort dates/times incorrectly.
  • Fixed an issue where mbamservice might not load properly on Windows.
  • Minor UI and localization fixes.
Thanks as always for testing and sharing your feedback! Keep it coming!
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Hello Malwarebytes Beta community,

We have released beta build version 5.5.1.240 component package 151.0.5512

What’s New

  • Minor graphical refinements for improved consistency and usability
Issues Fixed

  • Fixed issues that could prevent Malwarebytes from launching in certain situations
  • Fixed an issue when maximizing the application in multi-monitor setups
  • "See Malwarebytes server location" link now points to the correct list of server locations


Thanks as always for testing and sharing your feedback! Keep it coming!
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Hello Malwarebytes Beta community,

We have released beta build version 5.5.2.242 component package 152.0.5532

What’s New

  • Simplified activation via MB-code through smarter input logic
  • Exported Custom Scan Report now lists scanned folders
Issues Fixed

  • Fixed Deep Scan naming in Scan Report
  • Improved button labeling when completing an update in Tamper protection controls
  • Resolved a glitch when opening Malwarebytes from the tray in a multi-monitor setup
  • Addressed minor UI and localization issues
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Hello Malwarebytes Beta community,

We have released beta build version 5.5.3.246 component package 153.0.5552

What’s New

  • Webcam Monitoring: a new feature that notifies users when a program accesses their webcam, helping them detect and stop unwanted spying attempts. This feature is rolling out gradually and will become available to all users over the coming weeks
  • Added an info tip explaining what Quarantine is
Issues Fixed

  • Improved the messaging in the File Shredder confirmation modal when only 1 item is selected
  • Fixed spacing issues in the real-time protection report
  • Improved localization for the Dashboard section
  • Fixed an issue where the window could reopen stretched across multiple monitors
  • Adjusted the “Scan Duration” value shown when exporting a scan report
Thanks as always for testing and sharing your feedback! Keep it coming!
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Hello Malwarebytes Beta community,

We have released beta build version 5.5.4.252 component package 154.0.5575

What’s new

  • Introduced a new sidebar with always-visible section labels
  • Added Personal Data Remover status visibility in Identity Protection, with direct access to activation and management for US users
  • Moved the Tools warning dialog to the System Tweaks subsection
  • Removed the “Preview” label from the Tool section
Issues fixed

  • Resolved a scrolling issue on the Digital Footprint results page
  • Fixed inconsistencies in number formatting in the Scan Report
  • Addressed translation issues
Thanks as always for testing and sharing your feedback! Keep it coming!
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Hello Malwarebytes Beta community,

We have released beta build version 5.5.5.253 component package 155.0.5587

What’s new

  • Users can now mute notifications for specific apps while their connections to malicious websites continue to be blocked
  • During onboarding, users can now scan their device and check their online exposure at the same time
  • Minor improvements to webcam monitoring notifications
  • Minor improvements to the device activation flow
Issues fixed

  • Fixed an issue that could cause Real-Time Protection to show multiple notifications for the same file
  • Addressed minor display issues affecting translated text
  • Solved an issue with File Shredder when trying to delete an app that was still in use
Thanks as always for testing and sharing your feedback! Keep it coming!
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Hello Malwarebytes Beta community,

We have released beta build version 5.5.6.254 component package 156.0.5604

What’s new

  • A redesigned “My subscription” section, where users can sign in and manage their subscription
    • Try it out and let us know what you think!
  • Improved activation for multi-device subscriptions
  • Updated the scan report tab to show the type of scan performed
  • Added IPv6 address support to the Allow list
Issues fixed

  • Improved default browser detection to prevent Trusted Advisor from suggesting Browser Guard when it is already installed
  • Improved navigation when using screen readers
  • Fixed copy errors in onboarding scan results and trial expiring notifications
Thanks as always for testing and sharing your feedback! Keep it coming!
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Hello Malwarebytes Beta community,

We have released beta build version 5.5.7.255 component package 156.0.5624

What's New

  • Introduced a monthly security summary highlighting security insights and personalized recommendations
  • Improved the resume scan experience during onboarding
  • Added a visual indicator confirming a successful software update after reboot
Issues Fixed

  • Addressed inconsistencies in Webcam Monitoring last access timestamp formatting
  • Improved the appearance of the tray menu when no device score is available
  • Fixed an issue preventing tamper protection passwords containing spaces from being set correctly
  • Addressed an Allow List backup/restore issue where the file path field appeared editable but was not
  • Fixed incorrect Enter key behavior during email entry in the Malwarebytes Teams onboarding flow
Thanks as always for testing and sharing your feedback! Keep it coming!
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