Malwarebytes for Windows 4.4 released on May 24, 2021.
Component package version 1.0.1344 - June 21, 2021
Feature and improvements
- Enhanced detection support when using Microsoft Edge web browser
- Trial banner text updated for Malwarebytes for Teams users
- Enhanced logic to prevent false positive (FP) detections
- Enhanced detection and remediation
Issues fixed
- MBAM-4839: Update available notification did not display when auto updates was turned off
- MBAM-3121: Using Tab key to switch between Settings tabs skipped Display tab
- MBAM-4717: Malwarebytes Web protection was slowing down Windows PC (affected component package version 1.0.1292)
- MBAM-4784: Could not change password for user access if password was too long
- MBAM-4198: Malwarebytes was not adding IP address exclusions specified as an IP integer value
- MBAM-1096: Check for updates function was not disabled in jump list menu while scan in progress
- MBAM-1042: Delay Real-Time Protection when Malwarebytes starts setting did not reset when user clicked Restore default settings
- Several user interface (UI) issues fixed:
- MBAM-4752: The Upgrade button on the Real-Time Protection card did not navigate the user to the proper Upgrade page
- MBAM-4450: User access password length restriction was not visibly enforced
- MBAM-4444: Settings tabs did not have focus rectangles when using keyboard navigation
- MBAM-3896: Restore default settings was not changing the Delay Real-Time Protection time back to default
- MBAM-3229: Start date and Start time drop-downs for Scheduled scan options were too small in German language.
- MBAM-3156: Quarantined items in Detection History were not displayed in chronological descending order
- MBAM-3138: Typo in the "Something went wrong" error message
- MBAM-2901: Incorrect Swedish translations found in the Allow list page
- MBAM-2254: The configure custom scan window text and drop down menu border does not render correctly in Russian language.
- MBAM-4299: Forgot password requirements on the Sign in page displayed "ex" instead of "e.g."
- MBAM-2453: Drop down menu wheel was not always visible for Notifications setting
- MBAM-622: Mispunctuation found on Advanced Scanners window.
- MBAM-609: Play mode toggle description was incorrect
Component package version 1.0.1318 - June 3, 2021
Features and improvements
- Reduced duplicate site block notifications when Malwarebytes for Windows and Malwarebytes Browser Guard are integrated.
- Improved the in-product support experience for Malwarebytes for Teams.
- Removed upgrade notifications when using quarantine for Malwarebytes for Teams.
- Enhanced Windows Security Center (WSC) integration while updating Malwarebytes.
Issues fixed
- MBAM-3137: Fixed keyboard navigation issues in the Malwarebytes Dashboard.
- MBAM-4427: Fixed the following blue screen issue: MWAC.sys BSOD KMODE_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED.
- MBAM-4714: Fixed the following blue screen issue: MWAC.sys BSOD DPC_WATCHDOG_VIOLATION.
- MBAM-4213: Updated the header in Malwarebytes error message.
- MBAM-4630: Fixed alignment issues in the Advanced Options window.
- Fixed several UI issues.
Component package version 1.0.1308 - May 24, 2021
Improvements
- Reduced duplicate site block notifications when Malwarebytes for Windows and Malwarebytes Browser Guard are integrated.
- Added tool tip to the 30-day monthly security summary which highlights total malicious sites blocked by Malwarebytes Browser Guard.
- Streamlined the Windows Security Center integration.
- Enhanced update functionality.
- Improved detection and remediation.
- Improved performance.
Issues fixed
- MBAM-4635: Unable to open Malwarebytes for Windows user interface after upgrading.
- MBAM-4624: Crash dump files left on disk after uninstallation of Malwarebytes for Windows.
- MBAM-2826: Unable to uninstall Malwarebytes for Windows in Safe Mode under certain circumstances.
- MBAM-4474: Malwarebytes for Windows user interface was slow to open.
- MBAM-4619: Several user interface issues.