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.
     
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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)

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    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!
     
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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)

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    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)

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    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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    For BETA testers. Malwarebytes for Mac 5.2.2.1178–4.0.633 Beta has been made available. (09-May-2024)

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    Announcement/Attribution: Malwarebytes for Mac Beta

    New features:
    • Added a brand new My subscription section in the top-right corner menu.
    • Removed the legacy My account tab from app settings.
    Improvements:
    • Miscellaneous bug fixes


    The latest release to General Availability (GA) version is still 5.1.4.1126.
     
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    Malwarebytes for Mac v5.2.3.1279–4.0.633 has been released to General Availability (GA). (15-May-2024)

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    Announcement/Attribution: Malwarebytes for Mac v.5.2.3

    Features and improvements
    • Added a brand new My Subscription section in the top-right corner menu. This new section shows an overview of your subscription and how many devices you have activated.
    • Removed the legacy My Account tab from the settings modal.
    Issues fixed
    • Miscellaneous bug fixes.
     
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    For BETA testers. Malwarebytes for Mac 5.3.1.1389–4.0.638 Beta has been made available. (04-June-2024)

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    Announcement/Attribution: Malwarebytes for Mac Beta

    SHA-256: 37cbc0f0cc6f037f2ec485694c04ccfd5073f86bc1b25b3ff8adc73a419a6b96

    New features:
    • Brand new 14-day free Plus Trial (Advanced Security+VPN)
      We're happy to offer our free users an option to re-discover the advanced protection and try our next-gen VPN for free for 14 days. If you'd like to give it a try, go to the Online Privacy page from the Dashboard, click the “Start free trial” button and follow the guidance.
    • Enhanced Trusted Advisor
      To keep you up-to-date with Product-related alerts, the Trusted Advisor will now remind you to allow notifications.
    • Improved product notification experience
    Improvements:
    • Fixed alignment of Malwarebytes logo in the app header
    • Miscellaneous bug fixes & UI improvements

    NOTE: The latest release to General Availability (GA) version is still 5.2.3.1279.
     
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    For BETA testers. Malwarebytes for Mac 5.4.1.1525–4.0.644 Beta has been made available. (19-July-2024)

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

    Announcement/Attribution: Malwarebytes for Mac Beta

    SHA-256: 94273265615d931cb72ffbbecdfc0f285dd40fe2179ca2a39a990a036b767fba

    NOTE: The latest release to General Availability (GA) version is still 5.3.2.1393.
     
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    Malwarebytes for Mac 5.4.1.1525–4.0.645 has been released to General Availability (GA). (24-July-2024)

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

    Announcement/Attribution: Malwarebytes for Mac Support Forum

    SHA-256: 94273265615d931cb72ffbbecdfc0f285dd40fe2179ca2a39a990a036b767fba

    What's new:
    • Brand new Malwarebytes menu:
      Now, you can have a quick-access to various actions from Malwarebytes icon without the need to open the main app. The menu allows you to:
      • Start a scan
      • Manage protection layers
      • Connect and disconnect the VPN
      • View your Trusted advisor score
      • Open the main application and settings.
    • The Malwarebytes menu icon has two new status indicators:
      • A red dot appears on the icon when actions are required in the app.
      • A VPN icon appears on the icon when the VPN is on.
    Issues fixed:
    • Fixed an issue where the VPN kept requesting system extension permissions after the permissions had been granted.
    • Miscellaneous bug fixes.
     
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    For BETA testers. Malwarebytes 5 for Mac v5.5.1.1599 BETA–4.0.647 has been made available. (01-August-2024)

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    Announcement/Attribution: Malwarebytes for Mac Beta

    SHA-256: 6c3dd22ca6cdad07703b04729f6610e36968862623596cea88be3f511302a03e

    What's new:
    • Identity Protection: from now on you can run a free check for breaches and exposed data associated with your email address
    • Subscription names have moved from the application header to My subscription page in top left corner menu
    Issues fixed:
    • Added missing localization for the recently introduced new Malwarebytes menu
    • Miscellaneous UI fixes and performance improvements

    NOTE: The latest release to General Availability (GA) version is still 5.4.1.1525.
     
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    For BETA testers. Malwarebytes 5 for Mac v5.5.2.1604 (5.5.3.1605) BETA–4.0.650 has been made available. (13-August-2024)

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    Announcement/Attribution: Malwarebytes for Mac Beta

    SHA-256: 238033f815050b2756787e9581e739ce1d6edced69edac40d0564a8d7f26ae41

    What's new:
    • Identity Protection: from now on, you can run a free check for breaches and exposed data associated with your email address
    • Subscription names have moved from the application header to My subscription page in the top-left corner menu
    Issues fixed:
    • Added missing localization for the recently introduced new Malwarebytes menu
    • Miscellaneous UI fixes and performance improvements

    NOTE: The latest release to General Availability (GA) version is still v5.4.1.1525.
     
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    Malwarebytes for Mac v5.5.2.1604–4.0.650 has been released to General Availability (GA). (15-August-2024)

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    Announcement/Attribution: Desktop Security for Mac 5.5.2 Release Notes

    Features and improvements
    • Introducing the new Identity Protection feature! This feature includes a link to our Digital Footprint Scanner and an integration for subscriptions that include Identity Theft Protection.
      • Digital Footprint Scanner: Enter your email address to see if your information has been exposed through breaches across the dark web, data brokers, and more. Check out Run a Digital Footprint Scan in Desktop Security to learn more.
      • Identity Theft Protection integration: Now it's easier to set up and manage your Identity Theft Protection. For subscriptions that include Identity Theft Protection, enjoy more convenient access to your protection. Check out Identity Theft Protection in Desktop Security
        to learn more.
    • Subscription names have moved from the app's header to the My subscription page in the top-left corner menu.
    Issues fixed
    • Miscellaneous bug fixes.

    SHA-256: 238033f815050b2756787e9581e739ce1d6edced69edac40d0564a8d7f26ae41

    NOTE: After a v5.5.2.1604 install/update, an additional application self-update will likely take place to v5.5.3.1605.
     
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    For BETA testers. Malwarebytes 5 for Mac v5.5.3.1605 BETA–4.0.650 has been made available. (21-August-2024)

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

    Announcement/Attribution: Malwarebytes for Mac Beta

    SHA-256: 379cc81a6d110e71e2c37f100f7b9a4d3e07a58b166f833cc39cfdb5856b732e

    Issues fixed:
    • Fixed a bug that caused unnecessary traffic to Mullvad.net
    • Miscellaneous UI and performance improvements

    NOTE: The latest release to General Availability (GA) version is still v5.5.2.1604.
     
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    Malwarebytes for Mac v5.5.3.1605–4.0.650 has been released to General Availability (GA). (21-August-2024)

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

    Announcement/Attribution: Malwarebytes for Mac 5.5.3

    What's new:
    • Identity Protection: from now on, you can run a free check for breaches and exposed data associated with your email address
    • Subscription names have moved from the application header to My subscription page in the top-left corner menu
    Issues fixed:
    • Fixed a bug that caused unnecessary traffic to Mullvad.net
    • Added missing localization for the recently introduced new Malwarebytes menu
    • Miscellaneous UI fixes and performance improvements

    SHA-256: 379cc81a6d110e71e2c37f100f7b9a4d3e07a58b166f833cc39cfdb5856b732e
     
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