Serious Discussion Malwarebytes Updates Thread

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Hello Malwarebytes community,

Malwarebytes v5.4.0.213 component package 141.0.5376 is now available.

You can get the update right away by clicking "Check for updates" in Settings > General. Or, it will be automatically installed if you have automatic updates enabled.

Features and improvements

Added a new interactive guide on the Dashboard, designed to help users discover the full range of Malwarebytes features.
Scheduled Scans can now be named, making it easier to organize and tell them apart.
Issues Fixed

Fixed a crash that could occur when creating a duplicate Allow List entry.
The VPN notification toggle is now available for Privacy-only licenses.
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Can any member provide the download link for it if feasible and thanks for the kind assistance!
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You should setup an account with Malwarebytes really you should only download the software from its original source
 
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I have posted it here in the Forum for you


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Here can you download the setup file

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New Update Thread 'Malwarebytes Premium Offline Installer'

In case anybody wants to keep a copy of MB offline installer.


Link to download MB V5 offline installer | https://downloads.malwarebytes.com/file/mb5_offline | Current version 5.1.7.121


Link to download MB V4 offline installer | https://downloads.malwarebytes.com/file/mb4_offline | Current version 4.6.0.277
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I don t now how long it takes to fix i think step by step updates see in this post

I don't think there is a way to disable or hide it. When the new release of Malwarebytes came out with this "feature" it was discussed many times that there should be a way to hide this if the Malwarebytes VPN is not installed or activated. There were quite a few negative comments about this on the forum, but nothing was ever added to allow us to hide this. I too have a different VPN installed and don't wish to see the constant advertisement for the Malwarebytes VPN or the warning that "Your connection is Public" when in fact it is not public.

As @BillH99999 has mentioned, this issue has been discussed in these Forums many times. There is a currently active topic dealing with the VPN box on the main GUI.

I remain hopeful that the Malwarebytes Team will address this issue in a forthcoming GUI update for those of us who have a VPN provider and don't want to be nagged, particularly with inaccurate information.

I am glad that you and @BillH99999 have raised your own concerns. The more customers who express their displeasure, the more likely we are to be heard, though I suspect some of the Team members may already be convinced.

So let's stay tuned for future GUI updates, and/or Staff responses to my topic and yours.


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Hi all

Hello Malwarebytes community,

Malwarebytes v5.4.1.215 component package 142.0.5389 is now available.

You can get the update right away by clicking "Check for updates" in Settings > General. Or, it will be automatically installed if you have automatic updates enabled.

What’s New
  • Optimize your Windows Privacy settings in just a couple of clicks with new Privacy Controls. This is the first of a new series of features designed to protect your privacy. Stay tuned!
  • Revised Website Blocked notification with clearer copy and a streamlined way to add websites to the Allow List.
  • Revised verbiage of VPN card on Dashboard for improved clarity.
Issues Fixed
  • Resolved an issue that prevented Anti-Ransomware Protection from starting on some Lenovo devices.
  • The VPN kill switch activation now displays correctly in the Tray Menu.
  • Fixed missing IP auto-fill when adding to the Allow List from Detection History.
  • Fixed persistence of the “If scan missed or skipped” option in Scheduled Scans.
  • Various copy, localization, and accessibility improvements.
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Desktop Security for Windows version 5.4.2.217
Desktop Security for Windows version 5.4.2.217 was released on 16 October 2025.

Features and improvements​

  • Added two new toggles to Privacy Controls for Windows 11 users:
    • Manage ads in Windows notifications.
    • Manage personalized content in Windows Settings.
  • Introduced the ability to create a backup of the Allow list and restore older lists directly from the Allow list tab.
  • 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 caused multiple Malwarebytes icons to appear in the system tray.
  • Fixed an issue that prevented the installer from finishing installation on some devices.
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Hello Malwarebytes community,

Malwarebytes v5.4.3.221 component package 144.0.5414 is now available.

You can get the update right away by clicking "Check for updates" in Settings > General. Or, it will be automatically installed if you have automatic updates enabled.

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.
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Hello Malwarebytes community,

Malwarebytes v5.4.4.225 component package 145.0.5428 is now available.

You can get the update right away by clicking "Check for updates" in Settings > General. Or, it will be automatically installed if you have automatic updates enabled.

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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Hi all

Hello Malwarebytes community,

Malwarebytes v5.4.5.226 component package 146.0.5441 is now available.

You can get the update right away by clicking "Check for updates" in Settings > General. Or, it will be automatically installed if you have automatic updates enabled.

What’s New

  • Malwarebytes Scam Guard, our AI-powered Scam Detector, is now available on Windows. Try it out and let us know what you think! More info.
  • 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
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Hi all

Hello Malwarebytes community and Happy New Year!

Malwarebytes v 5.4.6.227 component package 147.0.5453 is now available.

You can get the update right away by clicking "Check for updates" in Settings > General. Or, it will be automatically installed if you have automatic updates enabled.

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
Don’t hesitate to share your feedback through in-app Feedback survey!


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Hi all

Hello Malwarebytes community,

Malwarebytes version 5.4.7.229 component package 148.0.5470 is now available.

You can get the update right away by clicking "Check for updates" in Settings > General. Or, it will be automatically installed if you have automatic updates enabled.

What’s New

  • Silence “Trial available” notifications: Users can now silence “Trial available” notifications via the Marketing notifications setting, alongside other non-critical notifications
  • Privacy redirect in Tools: System Tweaks in Tools now redirects users to Privacy Controls
Issues Fixed

  • Fixed an issue that prevented DuckDuckGo users from activating via SSO
  • Windows Firewall Control: Protected High filtering rules from being accidentally deleted
  • Minor UI and localization fixes
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Hello Malwarebytes community,

Malwarebytes version 5.4.8.232 component package 149.0.5487 is now available.
You can get the update right away by clicking "Check for updates" in Settings > General. Or, it will be automatically installed if you have automatic updates enabled.

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.
  • Fixed an issue where domains in invalid format could be added to the Allow List.
  • Minor UI and localization fixes.
Thanks as always for testing and sharing your feedback! Keep it coming!
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Hello Malwarebytes community,

Malwarebytes version 5.5.0.237 component package 150.0.5500 is now available.
You can get the update right away by clicking "Check for updates" in Settings > General. Or, it will be automatically installed if you have automatic updates enabled.

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 community,

Malwarebytes version 5.5.1.240 component package 151.0.5515 is now available.

You can get the update right away by clicking "Check for updates" in Settings > General. Or, it will be automatically installed if you have automatic updates enabled.

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
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Hello Malwarebytes community,

Malwarebytes version 5.5.2.242 component package 152.0.5541 is now available.

You can get the update right away by clicking "Check for updates" in Settings > General. Or, it will be automatically installed if you have automatic updates enabled.

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 community,

Malwarebytes version 5.5.3.246 component package 153.0.5555 is now available.

You can get the update right away by clicking "Check for updates" in Settings > General. Or, it will be automatically installed if you have automatic updates enabled.

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
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Hi all

Hello Malwarebytes community,

We have temporarily paused the rollout of the latest release version 5.5.3.246 while we address an inconsistency between Webcam Monitoring availability and the Trusted Advisor recommendation related to Webcam Monitoring.

There is no cause for concern if you have already downloaded this version. This pause was made out of caution to ensure the experience is working as intended.

If you are seeing the Trusted Advisor recommendation for Webcam Monitoring, please restart Malwarebytes and the recommendation should disappear.

We expect to resume the rollout early next week. Thank you!
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Hi all

Hello Malwarebytes community,

Malwarebytes version 5.5.4.252 component package 154.0.5578 is now available.

You can get the update right away by clicking "Check for updates" in Settings > General. Or, it will be automatically installed if you have automatic updates enabled.

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
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