Serious Discussion Malwarebytes Updates Thread

[CyberTech]

Malwarebytes is a high performance anti-malware application that thoroughly removes even the most advanced malware and spyware. Malwarebytes version 4.xx brings comprehensive protection against today’s threat landscape so that you can finally replace your traditional antivirus.
You can finally replace your traditional antivirus, thanks to a innovative and layered approach to prevent malware infections using a healthy combination of proactive and signature-less technologies. While signatures are still effective against threats like potentially unwanted programs, the majority of malware detection events already come from signature-less technologies like Malwarebytes Anti-Exploit and Malwarebytes Anti-Ransomware; that trend will only continue to grow. For many of you, this is something you already know, since over 50% of the users already run Malwarebytes as their sole security software, without any third-party antivirus.

What’s New in 4.4.8:

• Web Protection False Positives Rapid Response
• Browser Guard integration on FireFox ready and will be released soon
• Enhanced detection and remediation

Some Issues now addressed:

• Fixed: Pluralization issues with trial expiring toast notifications
• Fixed: Trial countdown notifications out of sync with dashboard countdown
• Fixed: Error 32 Sharing Violation during upgrades under certain circumstances
• Fixed: Malwarebytes will not open after Install/Upgrade under certain circumstances
• Fixed: User gets MWAC block page for FPRR-whitelisted website
• Fixed: Mbae.dll is injected for processes protected within pentest mode only after service restart
• Fixed: New Version does not update DisplayName and DisplayVersion values in Uninstall key
• Fixed: Popup dialogs don't close on Escape key
• Fixed: mbam.exe crash on attempt to update to new version
• Fixed: A few (additional) UI minor Issues

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[JB007]

Hello,
Is MB stil continuing to make high CPU usage on some PC ?

 

[Countryboy_MN]

It was heavy on my Dell laptop that isn't that old. So I uninstalled it.

 

[JB007]

I had this problem too on a Dell desktop and not with my other PC and laptops.
Today I checked "Google" and I found this interesting page: Slow performance and 100% CPU usage with Malwarebytes installed | Dell France

 

[KevinYu0504]

It was heavy on my Dell laptop that isn't that old. So I uninstalled it.

Or you can consider to using free version ,
free version only provide scan and remove ,
won't keep running at system background(no real-time protect) .

Perform a manual scan once a week or a month,
It should be enough.

 

[Countryboy_MN]

Thanks for the tip. I'll give it try and see how it behaves.

 

[The_King]

Anyone using MalwareBytes Anti Exploit?

Spoiler: Blocked

We're happy to announce the release of Malwarebytes Anti-Exploit Beta 1.13 Build 415.

This is a full Beta version with premium features available to Free users:

Download this Release version here

Malwarebytes Anti-Exploit 1.13.1.415

Protection:

• New protection technique to block exploits from abusing MS Office and scripting applications
• New technique to protect MS Office applications from loading points abuse attacks
• New technique to protect MS Office applications from batch command abuse attacks
• New granular protection against VBA7 process and VBE7 object abuse
• New protection for email clients against scripting applications abuse attacks
• New protection to protect MS Office applications from macro 4.0 abuse attacks

Stability/issues fixed:

• Fixed slowdown issues with MS Excel application
• Fixed false positives with MS Office products
• Disabled Java shield by default
• Improved Logging capabilities
• Internal Product Improvements

Edited October 6 by Arthi

Anti-Exploit Beta

Have questions or problems with Anti-Exploit Beta? Post them here.

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[CyberTech]

What is new in Malwarebytes 4.4.11.149:

• Enhancements to Security Advisor
• Show Windows Firewall status indicator on SA instantly
• Replace shields fo Sec Adv for dark mode on the Dashboard
• Sort order for monitored items and cards
• Enhanced detection and remediation
• Enhanced performance

Some Issues now addressed:

• Immediately after Windows start-up, Security Advisor indicates Firewall is off
• Clicking on General Settings -> Firewall -> "View Settings" in Security Advisor disappear the FW bullet item
• Users still seeing, "Updated Available" notifications with the setting turned off.
• RTP card doesn't contain RTP switches after activating Trial
• "Restore Defaults" doesn't restore BFP to enabled for Teams
• Certain memory leaks in MbamUI
• UI minor Issues

Homepage

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Download link

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[CyberTech]

What is new in Malwarebytes 4.5.0.152:

• New Installer (v258)
• Security Advisor
• Windows Updates Monitor
• Revisions to Firewall Monitor
• Allows to Dismiss scheduled Scan monitoring
• Info tips have been added to some of the Panes
• Categories can now be collapsed or expanded
• Progress indicator for Component Updates
• Added Info tip for "Notify me when a new version becomes available" Setting
• Enhanced detection and remediation
• Harden MWAC against inadvertently blocking local network addresses
• Improved performance

Some Issues now addressed:

• Fixed: Security Advisor incorrectly reports that the firewall is off
• Fixed: Clicking Buy Now on Iris Message causes a pending reboot to trigger
• Fixed: Office-wscript/cmd bypass is not blocked by AE under certain circumstances
• Fixed: Outbound UDP connection is blocked for DNS requests in local network segments
• Fixed: Second navigation to blacklisted website with disabled MWAC leads to ERR_CONNECTION_REFUSED
• Fixed: Several UI issues
• Wrong info button icon color in dark theme

Homepage

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Protect your home and business PCs, Macs, iOS and Android devices from the latest cyber threats and malware, including ransomware.

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Download link

https://downloads.malwarebytes.com/file/mb4_offline

 

[CyberTech]

What is new in Malwarebytes 4.5.2.260:

• Security Advisor
• Animation when resolving issue in a card on SA page
• Update the copy of info-tip for Brute force protection
• Scan report: Add completion status and update Scan result label
• Reduce image memory usage in C++/Qml

Some Issues now addressed:

• Fixed: 4.5.0 Upgrade failures in the field under certain circumstances
• Fixed: UI Crashing in the field Under certain circumstances
• Fixed: mbamtray crashes on Windows 11 and Windows 7 under certain circumstances
• Fixed: BSOD caused by MWAC (mwac+15eca)
• Fixed: BSOD occurs everytime a scan is run with RTP enabled under certain circumstances
• Resolved: MWAC interferes with Techloq Filter
• Fixed: Misleading Brute Force Protection infotip in Security Advisor while BFP is enabled
• Fixed: Several Minor UI issues

Homepage

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Protect your home and business PCs, Macs, iOS and Android devices from the latest cyber threats and malware, including ransomware.

www.malwarebytes.com

Download link

https://downloads.malwarebytes.com/file/mb4_offline

 

[JB007]

Malwarebytes 4.5

Hello Malwarebytes community, Hoping you are all doing fine, we want to let you know we have just started to roll out a new version of your product, 4.5.0.152 component package 1.0.1538 As usual, if you don't want to wait for the 'Update Available' notification, go right ahead and retrieve the up...

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What’s New in this 4.5.7:

• Foundation for VPN integrated controller
• Enhanced Detection and Remediation
• Performance enhancements

Some Issues now addressed:

• Fixed: AE preventing Native Hosts Extensions from running under certain circumstances
• Fixed: Security Advisor shows incorrect status for non-RTP related issues
• Fixed: Web Protection never deletes inbound ICMP context objects
• Fixed: Web Protection blocks inbound connections on TCP/53
• Fixed: BSOD Farflt.sys. Access violation in farflt!ProtectedProcessLocate
• Fixed: Multiple network connection modals get stacked when shown

 

[JB007]

A new version, 4.5.8:

"Hello once more Malwarebytes community,

We want to let you know, we have just started rolling out a new version of your product, 4.5.8.191 component package 1.0.1666

As usual, if you don't want to wait for the 'Update Available' notification, go right ahead and retrieve the update manually by clicking "Check for updates" in Settings > General.

What’s New in 4.5.8:

• Enhanced Detection and Remediation
• Performance enhancements

Some Issues now addressed:

• Fixed: MBAM UI restarts twice during an SU under certain circumstances
• Fixed: BSOD C4 in MBAMChamelon.sys on MB4 exit under certain circumstances
• Fixed: Continuous scanning is happening even though scheduled as weekly "

 

[JB007]

" Hello once again Malwarebytes community,
We want to let you know, we have just started rolling out this week's new version of your product, 4.5.9.198 component package 1.0.1676
As usual, if you don't want to wait for the 'Update Available' notification, go right ahead and retrieve the update manually by clicking "Check for updates" in Settings > General.

What’s New in 4.5.9:

• Enhanced Detection and Remediation
• Performance enhancements

Some Issues now addressed:

• Fixed: Anti-Ransomware - file detection code can render non-file devices (like the COMx ports in this issue) unusable for the launched process
• Fixed: The Browser Guard Native host fails to comprehend or distinguish a Browser Profile
• Fixed: Maximizing UI does not resize properly, transparent areas
• Fixed: Security Advisor reports Browser Guard is installed while it's not
• Fixed: Mbupdatr does not register MbamBgNativeMsg.exe for second browser
• Fixed: Web Protection is blocking outbound connections incorrectly
• Fixed: VerifyFile not updated in shell extension used for context menu "

 

[JB007]

"Hello hello Malwarebytes community,
We want to let you know, we have just started rolling out this week's new version of your 4.5.9.198 product, component package 1.0.1699
As usual, if you don't want to wait for the 'Update Available' notification, go right ahead and retrieve the update manually by clicking "Check for updates" in Settings > General.
What’s New in this 1.0.1699 Component Update:

• Detection and remediation improvements
• Performance improvements

Some Issues now addressed:

• Fixed: BSOD references mbae.sys under certain circumstances
• Fixed: Security Advisor says BG is not installed when it is While using Debug BG Version
• Fixed: Error stopping SP controller
• Fixed: Network Connection Error Appears after Attempting to Start Trial with Email Entered
• Addressed: A few minor UI Issues

 

[JB007]

" Hello Malwarebytes community,
We want to let you know, we have just started rolling out this week's new version of your product, 4.5.10.200 component package 1.0.1702
As always, if you don't want to wait for the 'Update Available' notification, go right ahead and retrieve the update manually by clicking "Check for updates" in Settings > General.

What’s New in 4.5.10:

• Detection and remediation improvements
• Performance improvements

Some Issues now addressed:

• Fixed: Veeam Backups failing when Ransomware Protection is enabled
• Fixed: RTP breaks Perl launching of external processes
• Fixed: Windows Security Center doesn't recover disabled Malware Protection"

 

[JB007]

Hello again Malwarebytes community,
We want to let you know, we have just started rolling out a new version of your product, 4.5.10.200 component package 1.0.1709
As usual, if you don't want to wait for the 'Update Available' notification, go right ahead and retrieve the update manually by clicking "Check for updates" in Settings > General.

What’s New:

• Tamper Protection Improvements
• Detection and remediation improvements
• Performance improvements

Some Issues now addressed:

• Fixed: Windows MB4 Consumer hindering Safely Eject USB
• Fixed: Apparent Kernel memory leak
• Fixed: UI would close when clicking "Buy Now" with Empty Proxy Settings
• Fixed: MBAM fails to register with WSC on Windows 11 Insider Preview
• Fixed: Double installation of edge Browser Guard is seen when extension is added from chrome store before MBAM Install

 

[JB007]

It is good to say hello again Malwarebytes community,
We want to let you know, we have just started rolling out this week's new version of your product, 4.5.11.202 component package 1.0.1716
As you might know, you can get the new version now by clicking on "Check for updates" in Settings > General.

What’s New:

• Additional layer of Obfuscation of sensitive (Digital Rights Management) data
• Detection and remediation improvements
• Performance improvements

Some Issues now addressed:

• Fixed: Anti-exploit corrupting excel files
• Fixed: Uninstall survey being displayed when MBAM is uninstalled by MBST
• Fixed: Unnecessary tamper protection errors in logs

 

[CyberTech]

What’s new in v4.5.12.204:

• Additional enhanced security for account based license
• Better logging for Security Advisor / Update functionality
• Performance improvements

Some Issues now addressed:

• Fixed: Network failure after some time of MB4 operation
• Fixed: During an Update and under certain circumstances, MBAMWsc.exe does not run on the first service restart, causing no registration with WSC
• Fixed: Opening Toaster Message that Opens MBAM Screen briefly shows 404 error in Toaster Message Window

Homepage

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Protect your home and business PCs, Macs, iOS and Android devices from the latest cyber threats and malware, including ransomware.

www.malwarebytes.com

Download link

https://downloads.malwarebytes.com/file/mb4_offline

 

[I3rYcE]

Malwarebytes for Windows 4.5.13 Release Notes​

Malwarebytes for Windows 4.5.13 released on 15 August, 2022.

Features and improvements​

• Enhanced Detection and remediation.
• Improved Background graphics.
• Improved User Interface.
• Improved User experience for Trials.

Issues fixed​

• MBAM-7251: Security Advisor does not recognize Browser Guard installation when installed from Edge store as the default browser.

 

[CyberTech]

What’s new in v4.5.14.210:

• Improved updating functionality
• Performance improvements
• Detection and remediation improvements

Some Issues now addressed:

• Fixed: "Windows startup" setting gets enabled after updating MBAM even though the setting is disabled pre-update
• Fixed: Resource leak in RTP driver initialization failure causes BSOD under certain circumstances
• Fixed: Scheduled scan cannot be started leading to Crash (Win11 only)

Homepage:

Cyber Security Software and Anti-Malware | Malwarebytes

Protect your home and business PCs, Macs, iOS and Android devices from the latest cyber threats and malware, including ransomware.

www.malwarebytes.com

Download link

https://downloads.malwarebytes.com/file/mb4_offline