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Malwarebytes Beta community, We want to let you know we have just released a quick update to our Beta build 4.1.0.56 version 1.0.889, This update includes Fix for select messaging and notification Thank you so much and have an excellent weekend. -Erix

Dear Malwarebytes Beta community, Hoping you all continue strong and safe as we get closer to make it past this current global challenge. We want to let you know there is a new Malwarebytes Beta 4.1.0.56 version 1.0.887 component update If you are signed up in our Beta program, please go ahead and retrieve the update manually by clicking "Check for updates" under Application Updates in Settings > General. What is new in this Beta: Reduced notifications for new version available Enhanced Web protection Enhanced Detection and remediation Some Issues now addressed: • Fixed: MBAMInstallerService fails to download packages in presence of Local System proxy • MwacLib 1.0.0.78 BSOD: 0xC4 DRIVER_VERIFIER_DETECTED_VIOLATION • Fixed: Several additional Issues relating to upgrading to 4.1 • Fixed: several UI issues Thank you so much. -Erix

Malwarebytes community, We are hoping you are all staying strong and safe as we go through this current global challenge. We want to let you know we are rolling out a new Malwarebytes 4.1.0.56 version 1.0.875 component update As you know, if you don't want to wait for the update to be applied automatically, please go right ahead and retrieve it at will by clicking "Check for updates" under Application Updates in Settings > General. What is new in this component update: Hardware acceleration is now disabled by default (for new installations) Enhanced Web protection Enhanced Component upgrade functionality Enhanced Detection and remediation Some Issues now addressed: • Fixed: Web Protection interrupts connection to Azure Devops Agent and RDP • Fixed: BSOD 0x7F and 0xD1 during UDP stress test • Fixed: BSOD Stop code: KERNAL SECURITY CHECK FAILURE BugCheck 139 - CU 1.0.825 • Fixed: Several additional Issues relating to upgrading to 4.1 • Fixed: several UI issues Thank you so much. -Erix

Malwarebytes Beta community, Hoping you are all staying strong and safe as we go through this current global challenge. We want to reach out to you because we are rolling out a new Malwarebytes Beta 4.1.0.56 version 1.0.875 component update If you are signed up in our Beta program, please go right ahead and retrieve the update manually by clicking "Check for updates" under Application Updates in Settings > General. What is new in this Beta: What’s New in this New Malwarebytes 4 component update: Hardware acceleration is now disabled by default Enhanced Web protection Enhanced Component upgrade functionality Enhanced Detection and remediation Some Issues now addressed: • Fixed: Web Protection interrupts connection to Azure Devops Agent and RDP • Fixed: BSOD 0x7F and 0xD1 during UDP stress test • Fixed: BSOD Stop code: KERNAL SECURITY CHECK FAILURE BugCheck 139 - CU 1.0.825 • Fixed: Several additional Issues relating to upgrading to 4.1 • Fixed: several UI issues Thank you so much. -Erix

Malwarebytes community, We are hoping you are finding the strength and patience to get through our challenging times, wishing you are all safe and sound we want to let you know we have just started to roll out a new Malwarebytes 4.1.0.56 component update, version 1.0.867. As you know, you can always go right ahead and retrieve the update manually by clicking "Check for updates" under Application Updates in Settings > General. What’s New in this New Malwarebytes 4 component update: • UI improvements Drop down Menus size, last updated timestamp • Enhanced Detection and remediation Some Issues now addressed: • Fixed: Excessive 'Upgrade Available' notifications • Fixed: mbsetup is not Removing installerservice Directory when Finished causing issues with additional installations • Fixed: Several Issues relating to upgrading to 4.1 • Fixed: Several cosmetic UI issues Thank you so much. -Erix

Malwarebytes Beta community, Hoping this post finds you safe and in good and strong spirit, we want to let you know we have just released a quick update to our Beta build 4.1.0.56 version 1.0.867, This update includes Cosmetic enhancements for the Teams UI dashboard configuration Thank you so much and have an excellent night. -Erix

Malwarebytes Beta community, Since we released earlier today we have identified a couple of (now known) issues for this Beta, Last updated Time can be off until the UI is closed and reopened The Configure Custom Scan PUP and PUM pull down menus are currently only showing one option Thank you so much for letting us build a better version of your product. -Erix

Hello again Malwarebytes Beta community, We have just started to roll out a new Malwarebytes Beta 4.1.0.56 version 1.0.860 component update As you know, if you are signed up in our Beta program and don't want to wait, go right ahead and retrieve the update manually by clicking "Check for updates" under Application Updates in Settings > General. What is new in this Beta: What’s New in this New Malwarebytes 4 component update: • UI improvements Drop down Menus size, last updated timestamp • Enhanced Detection and remediation Some Issues now addressed: • Fixed: Excessive 'Upgrade Available' notifications • Fixed: mbsetup is not Removing installerservice Directory when Finished causing issues with additional installations • Fixed: Several Issues relating to upgrading to 4.1 • Fixed: Several cosmetic UI issues Thank you so much. Please stay safe. -Erix

Dear Malwarebytes community, Wishing you are all safe, we would like to let you know we have just started to roll out a new Malwarebytes Components Update: 4.1.0.56 version 1.0.854 As you know, if you don't want to wait, go right ahead and retrieve the update manually by clicking "Check for updates" under Application Updates in Settings > General. What is new: • Improved UI for certain notifications to show full paths and other detail on hover over • New "Select Background" Display Option • Detection and remediation improvements Some Issues now addressed: • Fixed: Upgrade to Premium Shopping Cart appearing blank under certain circumstances • Fixed: Instability related to ELAM drivers under specific circumstances • Fixed: Several cosmetic UI Dark mode related issues • Addressed: Certain Ransomware protection incompatibilities with Kaspersky, iTunes and Photoshop Thank you so much. -Erix

Hello Again Malwarebytes community, We have just started to roll out a refresh to our last Malwarebytes Beta 4.1.0.56 version 1.0.854 component update As you know, if you are signed up in our Beta program and don't want to wait, go right ahead and retrieve the update manually by clicking "Check for updates" under Application Updates in Settings > General. What is new in this Beta: • Fixed: Custom Anti-Exploit shields, are not editable and cannot create new. Thank you so much. -Erix

Malwarebytes community, We have just started to roll out a new Malwarebytes Beta 4.1.0.56 version 1.0.853 component update As you know, if you are signed up in our Beta program and don't want to wait, go right ahead and retrieve the update manually by clicking "Check for updates" under Application Updates in Settings > General. What is new in this Beta: What’s New in this New Malwarebytes 4 component update: • Improved UI for certain notifications to show full paths and other detail on hover over • New "Select Background" Display Option • Detection and remediation improvements Some Issues now addressed: • Fixed: Upgrade to Premium Shopping Cart appearing blank under certain circumstances • Fixed: Instability related to ELAM drivers under specific circumstances • Fixed: Several cosmetic UI Dark mode related issues • Addressed: Certain Ransomware protection incompatibilities with Kaspersky, iTunes and Photoshop Thank you so much. Please stay safe. -Erix

Malwarebytes community, We have just released a new version of your product, 4.1.0.56 with Component package 1.0.835 As you probably know if you don't want to wait for the 'Update Available' notification, go right ahead and retrieve the update manually by clicking Install Application Updates in Settings > General. What’s New in this 4.1: • Dark Mode UI • Enhanced Performance • Improved AE detection and remediation Some Issues now addressed: • Fixed: install failed in Install Certificates • Fixed: Several BSODs or hangs occurring under certain circumstances • Fixed: web protection prevents Avast SecureLine VPN from turning off • Fixed: Several UI issues Thank you so much. -Erix

Hello again Malwarebytes Beta community, We have just released a new Beta of your product, version 4.1.0.56 If you are running Malwarebytes 4.0 with the Beta Updates Setting turned on it means you have signed up for our Beta Updates Program and you will get the Malwarebytes 4.1 Beta refresh as an update. As usual if you don't want to wait for the 'Update Available' notification, go right ahead and retrieve the update manually by clicking Install Application Updates in Settings > General. What’s New in this 4.1 Beta: • Dark Mode UI • Enhanced Performance • Improved AE detection and remediation Some Issues now addressed: • Fixed: install failed in Install Certificates • Fixed: Several BSODs or hangs occurring under certain circumstances • Fixed: web protection prevents Avast SecureLine VPN from turning off • Fixed: Several UI issues Thank you so much. -Erix

Good morning Malwarebytes Beta community, Just moments ago we have released a new Beta update for Malwarebytes 4.0 version 1.0.835 As you already know, if you are running Malwarebytes 4 with the Beta Updates Setting turned on (meaning you have signed up for our Beta Updates Program), you will get the Malwarebytes 4 Beta refresh as an update, and as usual if you don't even want to wait for the 'Update Available' notification, go right ahead and retrieve the update manually by clicking Check for Updates in Settings > General > Application updates. New in this Beta: UI Dark Mode Fixed miscellaneous defects Thank you so much. -Erix

Hello Malwarebytes community, We have just started to roll out a new Malwarebytes 4.0.4.49 version 1.0.804 component update As you know, if you don't want to wait, go right ahead and retrieve the update manually by clicking "Check for updates" under Application Updates in Settings > General. What is new in this version: What’s New in this New Malwarebytes 4 component update: • Improved Scan times • Added Detections column to Scan reports in order to display the number of detections found in the scan • Added a new Display Setting with Hardware acceleration On/Off switch (to help address certain rare user interface display issues) • Changed Malwarebytes must restart notification wording to avoid ambiguity with restarting the computer itself • Enhanced Anti-Exploit Protection Some Issues now addressed: • Fixed: Web protection related BSODs • Fixed: Web Protection prevents Avast SecureLine VPN from turning off • Fixed: MBAM Crashes after attempting to open after installation (under certain circumstances) • Fixed: File threats are being reported as Folder threats as well in Scan Report's Advanced tab • Fixed: PUP and PUM shown as Disabled from Threat Scan (under certain circumstances) • Fixed: Misaligned or uneven text/wording on multiple screens • Fixed: Scan report: Advanced tab is incomplete • Fixed: Still Blank UI when launching mbam.exe (under certain circumstances) • Fixed: Other various UI issues Thank you so much. -Erix

Greetings again Malwarebytes Beta community, Just moments ago we have released a new Beta update for Malwarebytes 4.0 version 1.0.804 As you already know, if you are running Malwarebytes 4 with the Beta Updates Setting turned on (meaning you have signed up for our Beta Updates Program), you will get the Malwarebytes 4 Beta refresh as an update, and as usual if you don't even want to wait for the 'Update Available' notification, go right ahead and retrieve the update manually by clicking Check for Updates in Settings > General > Application updates. New in this Beta: Scan performance enhancements Fixed: Additional Web protection related BSODs Fixed: Web Protection prevents Avast SecureLine VPN from turning off Other miscellaneous defects Thank you so much. -Erix

Hello again to our excellent Malwarebytes Beta community, Just moments ago we have released yet a new Beta update for Malwarebytes 4.0 version 1.0.801 As you already know, if you are running Malwarebytes 4 with the Beta Updates Setting turned on (meaning you have signed up for our Beta Updates Program), you will get the Malwarebytes 4 Beta refresh as an update, and as usual if you don't even want to wait for the 'Update Available' notification, go right ahead and retrieve the update manually by clicking Check for Updates in Settings > General > Application updates. New in this Beta: Scan performance enhancements Miscellaneous UI improvements Fixed: Web protection related BSODs under certain circumstances Thank you so much. -Erix

Hello again Malwarebytes community, Moments ago we released a new Malwarebytes 4.0.4.49 version 1.0.793 component update As you know, if you don't want to wait, go right ahead and retrieve the update manually by clicking "Check for updates" under Application Updates in Settings > General. What is new in this version: What’s New in this New Malwarebytes 4 component update: • Enhanced Web Protection • 64 bit UI • Improved ARW and AE detection • Miscellaneous UI improvements Some Issues now addressed: • Fixed: MBAMInstallerService crashes on W7 in certain circumstances • Fixed: Infinite MBAMInstallerService loop in certain circumstances • Fixed: Windows Security Center option not honoring restore defaults button under certain circumstances • Fixed: Miscellaneous UI defects • Fixed: Windows Security Center shows a notification that Malwarebytes and Defender is off after Activating License • Fixed: USB drives not being ejected under certain circumstances • Fixed: Failed to avert Installation on ARM-based systems Thank you so much. -Erix

Hello again, and wishes for a great new year to our Malwarebytes Beta community, Just moments ago we have released a new Beta update for Malwarebytes 4.0 version 1.0.793 As you already know, if you are running Malwarebytes 4 with the Beta Updates Setting turned on (meaning you have signed up for our Beta Updates Program), you will get the Malwarebytes 4 Beta refresh as an update, and as usual if you don't even want to wait for the 'Update Available' notification, go right ahead and retrieve the update manually by clicking Check for Updates in Settings > General > Application updates. New in this Beta: • Fixed: Ransomware Protection incompatibilities with certain Chrome extensions and other objects under certain circumstances Thank you so much. -Erix

Hello again dear Malwarebytes Beta community, Just moments ago we have released a Beta update for Malwarebytes 4.0 version 1.0.787 So if you are running Malwarebytes 4 with the Beta Updates Setting turned on (meaning you have signed up for our Beta Updates Program), you will get the Malwarebytes 4 Beta refresh as an update, and If you don't even want to wait for the 'Update Available' notification, go right ahead and retrieve the update manually by clicking Install Application Updates in Settings > Application. New in this Beta: • Enhanced remediation and detection Thank you so much. -Erix

Hello Malwarebytes Beta community, Moments ago we released a Beta update for Malwarebytes 4.0 version 1.0.782 As you know, if you are running Malwarebytes 4 with the Beta Updates Setting turned on (as in you have signed up for our Beta Updates Program), you will get the Malwarebytes 4 Beta refresh as an update. If you don't want to wait for the 'Update Available' notification, go right ahead and retrieve the update manually by clicking Install Application Updates in Settings > Application. Some Issues now addressed: • Fixed: Scan Report hanging after particular RTP detections Thank you so much. -Erix

Hello Malwarebytes Beta community, Moments ago we released a new Malwarebytes 4.0 Beta version 1.0.777 If you are running Malwarebytes 4 with the Beta Updates Setting turned on (as in you have signed up for our Beta Updates Program), you will get the Malwarebytes 4 Beta refresh as an update. And, as usual, if you don't want to wait for the 'Update Available' notification, go right ahead and retrieve the update manually by clicking Install Application Updates in Settings > Application. What’s New in this New Malwarebytes 4 Beta: • Enhanced Web Protection • 64 bit UI • Improved ARW and AE detection • Miscellaneous UI improvements Some Issues now addressed: • Fixed: MBAMInstallerService crashes on W7 in certain circumstances • Fixed: Infinite MBAMInstallerService loop in certain circumstances • Fixed: Windows Security Center option not honoring restore defaults button under certain circumstances • Fixed: Miscellaneous UI defects • Fixed: Windows Security Center shows a notification that Malwarebytes and Defender is off after Activating License • Fixed: USB drives not being ejected under certain circumstances • Fixed: Failed to avert Installation on ARM-based systems Thank you so much. -Erix

Malwarebytes 4.0 files to be added to AV Exclusions List Some antivirus applications require exclusions to be defined for Malwarebytes, so that they do not interfere with Malwarebytes operation and vice versa. These are typically referred to as exclusions or ignore list entries. The following is a list of Malwarebytes programs which should be placed on an Exclusion list if required. This list is specific to Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 4.x. Exclude the following folders: (The complete folder) C:\Program Files\Malwarebytes\Anti-Malware C:\ProgramData\Malwarebytes\MBAMService Exclude the following files: C:\Windows\System32\drivers\mbae64.sys (mbae.sys for x86 systems) C:\Windows\System32\drivers\mbam.sys C:\Windows\System32\drivers\MBAMChameleon.sys C:\Windows\System32\drivers\MBAMSwissArmy.sys C:\Windows\System32\drivers\mwac.sys C:\Windows\system32\Drivers\farflt.sys For specific steps on how to add these files to your antivirus' exclusion list, you will need to contact your antivirus provider directly for best results. If you have additional questions or need assistance with this particular scenario, please head to our Malwarebytes Support section and create a new topic or simply click here (note: you need to be signed in to create a new topic)

Third-party testing and Malwarebytes 4 Malwarebytes has historically typically refrained from participating in AV comparison and third-party tests, as we believe they do not properly reflect today’s threat landscape and the methods cybercriminals use to attack endpoints; in other words, are unable to demonstrate our product’s full capabilities. More often than not, these tests skip important steps in the series of events that occur during an infection, and this leads to a misrepresentation of a product’s ability to protect customers. When presented with skewed test results, we, and our customers, must realize:“If that’s the best antivirus solution according to third-party testers, then how come my machine was infected while using it?” Consider the millions of Malwarebytes customers who turned to our product to clean up what other AVs missed. We understand however, the importance of independent reviews for those considering a security purchase, which is why we have participated in AV-Test.org testing since November 2018, despite our reservations about their methods being catered more toward testing antivirus products than anti-malware. We have also decided that we will not participate in all third-party tests and will only collaborate with professional testers (not hobby testers nor amateur reviewers, etc). Mainly because the professional ones often try to get as close to real-world environments and methods as possible. They may not be there yet, but are consciously working with the industry to improve. As an example of this, we have here below the PCMag review of Malwarebytes 4 by Neil J. Rubenking.Using real-world methods, he shows the true protection capabilities of Malwarebytes 4 and specifically states: “Malwarebytes Premium now functions as a full-blown antivirus and not just second-line protection, as it did previously”. In the malware detection tests below we can see how Malwarebytes 4 gets better malware detection and blocking results than some of the most popular antivirus products. Source: https://www.pcmag.com/image_popup/0,1871,iid=659907,00.asp

Anti-Virus Replacement Is Malwarebytes 4.0 Premium an anti-virus replacement? With Malwarebytes 4.0 we are releasing brand new detection technology as part of our Anti-Malware protection. Malwarebytes 4.0 goes beyond traditional AV solutions by applying multiple layers of protection and detection, including proactive ransomware technology, malicious website protection and anti-exploit capabilities. These features combine to deliver the holistic defense across multiple attack vectors necessary to protect users in today’s evolving threat landscape and are backed by Malwarebytes’ powerful linking technology, renowned for its ability to remove all traces of malware from an infected machine. Since Malwarebytes 4.0 Premium is an anti-virus replacement, will it register itself in Windows Security Center in order for Windows to recognize it as security software? With any new install Malwarebytes 4.0’s new default behavior is to register in Windows Defender Security Center (also known as Windows Security Center, Windows Action Center) as a primary line of defense. Due to Microsoft’s implementation of Windows Defender Security Center, this means that Windows Defender will disable itself as a result (depending on your operating system). Though we do not prevent you from running traditional anti-virus with Malwarebytes, we recommend that you keep Malwarebytes registered as your primary security to get the most comprehensive protection against threats. If you are upgrading from Malwarebytes 3.x, then the behavior is a little different. Your current Windows Security Center registration information for Malwarebytes 3.x will carry over. For example, if you have Malwarebytes 3.x registered in Windows Security Center, then that is what you will see with 4.0. If instead, Malwarebytes 3.x is not registered in Windows Security Center, then it will not register on upgrade to Malwarebytes 4.x and will instead remain in compatibility mode unless you change this in Malwarebytes 4.0’s Settings.