Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Updates

Malwarebytes for Windows v4.5.0.152 - CU 1.0.1538 has been released.

Announcement: https://forums.malwarebytes.com/topic/281762-malwarebytes-45/

 

Finally, after the update the trial is not forced through your throat and you can click the decline button

 

For BETA testers, Malwarebytes for Windows v4.5.1.154 - CU 1.0.1546 BETA is being pushed.

Announcement: https://forums.malwarebytes.com/topic/281280-malwarebytes-45-beta/?do=findComment&comment=1493120

The release version is still v4.5.0.152 - CU 1.0.1538

 

For BETA testers, Malwarebytes for Windows v4.5.1.154 - CU 1.0.1550 BETA is being pushed.

Announcement: https://forums.malwarebytes.com/topic/281280-malwarebytes-45-beta/?do=findComment&comment=1493818

The release version is still v4.5.0.152 - CU 1.0.1538

 

My Emsisoft Anti-Malware license expired last week.

Would it make more sense to run MBAM as first and Windows Defender as second defence, or the other way around?

(I was not using the real-time features of MBAM so far)

 

If MBAM Premium is registered in Windows Security, Defender will be disabled. Better to not register MBAM in Windows Security then it can act as a second layer to Defender if required. Questionable though whether MBAM adds much for the impact on the system it has.

 

So are you saying that MBAM is not very effective? What do you base that on?

 

I've used MBAM for years as a second layer with either WD or Avast. It's fine as an on-demand scanner but the free version is enough for that. Lab tests have shown that it's results are pretty mediocre as real time protection and that it's pretty heavy on the system. If I didn't have a lifetime licence I probably would have removed it years ago. There's plenty of other reviews/user feedback online who have reached same conclusion.

 

Actually the last 2 or 3 tests I've seen, MB has done very well.

 

Fair enough. I also have a life-time license so I keep using it, but I don't notice the real time protections impacting my system much. Coincidently I also use Avast along side it

 

It has improved but usually with high numbers of FPs. Since enabling Quad9 over DoH several months ago I haven't heard a peep from MBAM.

 

But what if you enable Periodic Scanning in Windows Defender?

https://www.digitalcitizen.life/occ...-defender-even-if-you-have-another-antivirus/

I guess my question should be: what do I better use for real-time protection: MBAM or WD?

(I have a MBAM lifetime license)

 

I would use WD with Configure Defender, but you aware that you can use both for real time protection right? I would not register MB in Windows Security and rely on it for my sole protection even with periodic scanning in WD.

 

No, I was not.

So disabling integration makes them run both at real-time? (Without clashes?)

 

Yes, you can run both in real time with no issues, just turn off the setting in MB that registers MB in the Windows security settings. ( sorry I don't remember the exact wording in the MB gui). If you have trouble finding it someone can find a screenshot for you.

 

Already done after reading your previous post. Thanks for informing me about this option!

In the "Manage Providers" section of Windows Defender I see "No providers" for the Web option.

There's probably no way to register MBAM for that section only (but not for Antivirus and Firewall)?

 

Quite true and @digmor crusher is also quite right. Do not permit Malwarebytes for Windows (MB4) to be registered within Windows® and enjoy the protections of both. Then, most default settings within MB4 should be allowed to remain. No mutual exclusions are required to peacefully coexist.

Of course the free edition of MB4 offers no real-time behavioral protections and can not be expected to remediate after polymorphic file infectors such as W32/Sality where the system can never be reasonably repaired without a Windows reinstall or recovery from known good backups.

As to published independent testing - many so-called experts artificially place malware to be evaluated on the Windows desktop therefore avoiding the multiple protection layers of MB4. Malwarebytes management will not attempt to satisfy the the evaluation methodologies of a few just to artificially attain higher scores. This holds true for both its consumer and its enterprise products. The client's system protection comes first.

HTH

 

Thanks for this tip. I found the Windows Security Center switch in the MBAM settings/security section.

Are there any third party reviews that you feel properly test MBAM's features?

 

Hello @Victek

That's a fair question. The last time I looked, the just publish review (I forget whose it was) was based on a then expired consumer premium edition of MB4. That revealed the significant delay between the writer's date of submission and the date it was published. I do remember that delay was months. So my answer to your question is - No, I haven't read any yet. And to be fair, this must also be happening to other worthy, top tier products.

HTH

 

For BETA testers, Malwarebytes for Windows v4.5.2.157 - CU 1.0.1562 BETA is being pushed.

Announcement: https://forums.malwarebytes.com/topic/281280-malwarebytes-45-beta/?do=findComment&comment=1497121

What’s New in this 4.5.2 Beta:

• 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

The release version is still v4.5.0.152 - CU 1.0.1538

 

https://forums.malwarebytes.com/topic/281762-malwarebytes-45/?do=findComment&comment=1498016

 

Thanks for the heads up, Krusty. Installed the 4.5.2.157 update earlier today.

 

Thank you @Krusty

 

Fixed: BSOD caused by Malwarebytes for Windows -> Clean installation of Windows 10.
Malwarebytes for Windows? Never again.

 

Is anyone having issue with a slow dialog box when saving images with Malwarebytes browser guard enable?