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Malwarebytes Desktop Security for Windows 5.2.0.140
Oct 22, 2024
Features and improvements
Dashboard icons have been updated for a new look.
In Protection settings, you can now enable or disable Advanced script and file-less protection (AMSI).
New first-time download flow that provides a more comprehensive scan experience for new users.
Added support for improved “What’s new” announcements.
Small fixes for UI bugs and translations.
Issues Fixed
Fixed an issue where closing the Malwarebytes is up to date notification results in the Notification center opening.
Fixed Italian translations.
Small bug fixes.
Known issues
We are actively investigating and working with Microsoft on performance issues related to the Windows 2024 Update (Windows 11 version 24H2). Users may experience a delay in startup when launching Office applications including Word and Excel.
Malwarebytes free anti-malware software uses industry-leading technology to detect and remove worms, Trojans, rootkits, rogues, dialers, spyware, and more.
Desktop Security for Windows 5.2.2.154 Release Notes
Desktop Security v5.2.1.144 component package 1.0.5088 for Windows was released on 31 October 2024.
Features and improvements
Improved support for Windows 11 24H2 update.
Malwarebytes Free users can now opt in to Beta updates.
Localization updates.
Minor usability improvements.
Removed Trusted Advisor - Other devices feature from dashboard and Trusted Advisor page. We are evaluating improvements to this feature based on user feedback.
Malwarebytes free anti-malware software uses industry-leading technology to detect and remove worms, Trojans, rootkits, rogues, dialers, spyware, and more.
Desktop Security for Mac 5.8 was released on 25 November 2024.
Features and improvements
All notifications now show in the Notifications tab in the status menu dashboard. See this article for more information on using the status menu dashboard.
Notifications settings can now be customized to allow users control over special offers and campaigns.
All existing users who are eligible for a free trial will now see the “Claim 14-day free trial” icon in the left navigation bar.
Trusted Advisor now reminds users to update their macOS to the latest version to keep their devices safer.
Issues fixed
Added missing localizations.
Removed red dot from the Malwarebytes icon that appeared when a new app update is available.
Fixed an issue where a Malwarebytes notification navigated users to an outdated article.
Fixed an issue where the last scan date shown on the status menu dashboard was incorrect compared to the Scanner card on the main dashboard.