Malwarebytes for Mac 5

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  1. 1PW

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    For BETA testers. Malwarebytes for Mac 5.0.102.681 BETA is available for testing. (24-October-2023)

    Announcement & installer: https://forums.malwarebytes.com/topic/303775-new-malwarebytes-5-beta-is-available/

    The database version is at 4.0.626 at the time of this post.

    Changes:
    • The new beta is now fully compatible with macOS 14 (Sonoma)
    • Connection rules functionality has been added to the VPN module
    • Trusted Advisor is now optimized for Free user experience
    • Full-Disk Access and System Extension activation instructions have been optimized for Ventura and Sonoma OS users
    • Miscellaneous UX improvements and bug fixes

    The release to General Availability version of Malwarebytes for Mac MB4 is still 4.21.9.5141.
     
    Last edited: Jan 25, 2024
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    For a moment I thought MB5 was released…

    (since I saw you start this new thread about it)
     
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    Hello @XIII

    Since MB5 for Mac will be released eventually, I took the opportunity to create the new topic. I'm certain the text of the post took away all doubt.

    Some readers may choose to “Watch Thread”.

    Thank you.
     
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    For BETA testers. Malwarebytes for Mac 5.0.129.876 BETA is available for testing. (31-January-2024)

    Announcement & installer: https://forums.malwarebytes.com/topic/307572-new-beta-for-malwarebytes-5-for-mac-is-live/

    The database version is at 4.0.626 at the time of this post.
    The release to General Availability version of Malwarebytes for Mac MB4 is still 4.21.9.5141.
     
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    For BETA testers. Malwarebytes for Mac 5.0.158.994 BETA is available for testing. (16-February-2024)

    Announcement & installer: https://forums.malwarebytes.com/topic/308131-latest-malwarebytes-beta-preview-is-now-available/

    The database version is at 4.0.626 at the time of this post.

    The release to General Availability version of Malwarebytes for Mac MB4 is still 4.21.9.5141.
     
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    For BETA testers. Malwarebytes for Mac 5.0.159.995 BETA is available for testing. (19-February-2024)

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    An accompanying announcement is not yet available.
     
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    Malwarebytes for Mac 5.0.159.995–4.0.626 has been released to General Availability. (GA) (22-February-2024)

    Homepage | Download | Settings | Forum | Support |

    Announcement/Attribution: Malwarebytes for Mac 5

    Hello Malwarebytes community,

    We are thrilled to bring you some exciting changes as we introduce Malwarebytes 5.0 for Mac.
    You can get the update already today by checking for updates manually and installing the new version (Malwarebytes menu -> Check for updates).
    If you have automatic updates enabled, you will receive an update shortly. You can also download the new version directly from our web page here.

    What’s new

    • Unified user experience - Redesigned to provide a consistent, more user-centric experience, powered by improved performance and responsive UI.
    • Modern security and privacy integrations - Our cutting-edge security scanning and active protection now bundled with our next-gen VPN to keep you safe online.
    • Trusted Advisor - Empowers you with real-time insights, easy-to-read protection score and expert guidance that puts you in control over your security and privacy.

    Malwarebytes 5.0 for Mac is available for macOS 11 Big Sur and above.
    You can experience the latest in security and privacy in one of 10 supported languages (English, French, Spanish, Italian, German, Portuguese, Portuguese-Brazilian, Dutch, Polish, and Russian).

    We appreciate your continued support and are looking forward to your feedback!
     
    Last edited: Feb 22, 2024
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    For BETA testers. Malwarebytes for Mac 5.0.160.996–4.0.627 has been made available. (05-March-2024)

    Homepage | Autoupdate or Download | Settings | Forum | Support |

    Announcement/Attribution: Malwarebytes for Mac Beta 5.0.160

     
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    For BETA testers. Malwarebytes for Mac 5.1.2.1123–4.0.629 Beta has been made available. (01-April-2024)

    Homepage | Autoupdate or Download | Settings | Forum | Support |

    Announcement/Attribution: Malwarebytes for Mac Beta v.5.1.2.1123

     
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    Malwarebytes for Mac 5.1.2.1123–4.0.629 has been released to General Availability. (GA) (05-April-2024)

    Homepage | Autoupdate or Download | Settings | Forum | Support |

    Announcement/Attribution: Malwarebytes for Mac v.5.1.2

    Features and improvements:
    • Added the capability to immediately stop the VPN from trying to connect by toggling off the VPN when in the connecting state.
    • Added missing flags to VPN server locations in the server selection list.
    Bug fixes:
    • Fixed an issue where the app could not detect Full Disk Access on devices with macOS Sonoma 14.4.
    • Fixed the beta feedback link to point to the correct Support forum location
     
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    Malwarebytes for Mac 5.1.3.1124–4.0.629 has been released to General Availability. (GA) (11-April-2024)

    Homepage | Autoupdate or Download | Settings | Forum | Support |

    Announcement/Attribution: Malwarebytes for Mac v.5.1.3

    Features and improvements
    • The Trust local devices setting is now enabled by default (aligned with iOS).
    • Fixed an issue where VPN failed to auto-connect in some cases.
    • Miscellaneous bug fixes.
     
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