Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Updates

* For added clarity; I do not use Edge, and only very rarely use Brave. Neither run on my machine once the browser is closed.

I ONLY use Firefox and have only noticed this error message when FF has been open for ... hours.

 

Hi all

Malwarebytes 5.3 Beta is out now

Mops21

 

For BETA testers only. Malwarebytes 5 for Windows v5.3.0.186-132.0.5253 Beta has been made available. (29-April-2025)

Attribution/Announcement: Malwarebytes 5.3 Beta

Spoiler

Features and improvements

• Introduced a new Tray Menu with a modern design, quick-access shortcuts, and simplified navigation.
• Integrated “Scan with Malwarebytes” into the modern Windows 11 right-click context menu.
• Redesigned the Identity page for better clarity and ease of use.
• Added a discreet animation to the active Real-Time Protection card on the Dashboard.
• Enhanced the Dashboard experience for Teams users, who can now more easily add new devices to their subscription.
• Refreshed the Title Bar design to improve visual consistency and usability.

Issues Fixed

• Fixed a crash caused by adding a trailing forward slash in duplicate allow list URLs.
• Resolved a bug where the Trusted Advisor UI broke after a trial ended without a scan ever being run.
• Fixed an issue where the Browser Guard integration sometimes generated orphaned MbamBgNativeMsg.exe processes.
• Fixed minor localization issues.
• Fixed layout issues with the new Tray Menu affecting lower screen resolutions.

Note: The release version to General Availability (GA) is still v5.2.11.183-131.0.5227-1.0.98137.

Edit: Added changes from updated Component Package.

 

Hi all

Malwarebytes 5.3 Beta - Malwarebytes 5 for Windows - Malwarebytes Forums

Mops21

 

Malwarebytes 5 for Windows v5.3.0.186-132.0.5253-1.0.98559 has been released to General Availability (GA). (01-May-2025)

Attribution/Announcement: Malwarebytes 5

Spoiler

Features and improvements

• Introduced a new Tray Menu with a modern design, quick-access shortcuts, and simplified navigation.
• Integrated “Scan with Malwarebytes” into the modern Windows 11 right-click context menu.
• Redesigned the Identity page for better clarity and ease of use.
• Added a discreet animation to the active Real-Time Protection card on the Dashboard.
• Enhanced the Dashboard experience for Teams users, who can now more easily add new devices to their subscription.
• Added advanced settings to customize Brute Force Protection configuration.
• Refreshed the Title Bar design to improve visual consistency and usability.

Issues fixed

• Fixed a crash caused by adding a trailing forward slash in duplicate allow list URLs.
• Resolved a bug where the Trusted Advisor UI broke after a trial ended without a scan ever being run.
• Fixed an issue where the Browser Guard integration sometimes generated orphaned MbamBgNativeMsg.exe processes.
• Fixed minor localization issues.

Digitally signed/Countersigned SHA-256: 44cff42863f4699f0c6c7d80e739f06a56d915b57b4840d7a0d3a7423a73f7c9

 

For BETA testers only. Malwarebytes 5 for Windows v5.3.1.188-133.0.5261 Beta has been made available. (08-May-2025)

Attribution/Announcement: Malwarebytes 5.3 Beta

Spoiler

Features and improvements

• Preview of brand-new Windows tools, take a look at the post here and try them!

Issues fixed

• Resolved an issue where a Windows 11-specific Trusted Advisor alert didn’t show up on some devices
• Fixed minor usability and localization issues

Note: The release version to General Availability (GA) is still v5.3.0.186-132.0.5253-1.0.98559.

 

For BETA testers only. Malwarebytes 5 for Windows v5.3.1.188-133.0.5263 Beta has been made available. (14-May-2025)

Attribution/Announcement: Malwarebytes 5.3 Beta

Spoiler

Issues fixed

• Resolved an issue causing the legacy right-click context menu not showing up on some Windows 11 devices.
• Fixed an issue causing two instances of Malwarebytes to appear in Windows Start.

Note: The release version to General Availability (GA) is still v5.3.0.186-132.0.5253-1.0.98559.

 

For BETA testers only. Malwarebytes 5 for Windows v5.3.1.188-133.0.5270 Beta has been made available. (16-May-2025)

Attribution/Announcement: Malwarebytes 5.3 Beta

Spoiler

Issue fixed

• Resolved a startup issue causing occasional crashes with Firefox and Browser Guard

Note: The release version to General Availability (GA) is still v5.3.0.186-132.0.5253-1.0.98559.