MZX-22

I don't think this is true at all. My 1.x/2.x format keys at the same, and they activate/validate on v3 just fine. I replaced my Laptop & Desktop, transferring the key over and installing v3 fresh. I didn't have to install 1.x or 2.x first, then upgrade. I strongly believe the generated keys aren't keys from out of the blue, they're from active 1.x/1.2 keys that users like myself still have active. And of course the current system wouldn't allow for it. It'd have to be re-developed or upgraded in a way that would accomplish this. Thus I'm making this suggestion. I feel strongly this gives License owners better control to secure their keys, rather than everyone having go through the process of getting the keys replaced when it's discovered to be compromised. Again, just a suggestion. For all I know Malwarebytes just prefer replacing the keys one at a time as they're reported. I of course don't like it because I want to cause disruption to the piracy scene.

I still see it working because I noted, it requires the owner to input the password. So there could be a warning that it's for v3 only, and could render v2 unworkable. Even if it still activated v2 or older, this still causes problems to eBay listings that advertises the v3 lifetime licenses. Any owner that finds their way to the MBAM console, and upgrading their software to v3, this will help give us the control to protect our Licenses and control the 1 device that should be getting its activation.

Why wouldn't adding it help? My suggestion would be it works for both generation of keys, it adds an extra layer of future-proofing as well to help protect the v3 generation keys as well. Do they not validate the same way right now?

Yes, and majority of my keys are older style which includes the ID. But it's a hassle to replace every key. Not only for myself, but for any other older key out there. Being older keys was a given since the eBay listings advertise them as Lifetime, and we all know Malwarebytes no longer sell them that way.

Right, and I understand that. Thus my suggestion for the passcode authentication. It would render having the working keys useless, and drastically kill off the illegal eBay sales because if they attempt a sale, buyers would immediately open a dispute that the keys don't work.

I have done that, the problem is exactly where it says: If you turn on the device within 24 hours of deactivating, your device is automatically reconnected to your license key. The unauthorized devices automatically re-connected. I can't stop unauthorized users without seeking support from Malwarebytes. But I believe adding a 3rd authentication passcode which gives the owners the ability to change, would solve this problem.

I'm suggesting an extra authentication per License key because I'm sure there's others like me that manages a large amount of License keys while providing IT Service for family & friends. What I'm proposing is to add a Password Authentication that works along side both sets of keys; with & without ID. Key: <MBAM Key> ID: <Optional MBAM ID> Password: <Custom set password or passphrase> This would be a minimum of 20+ characters long, and can be anything the user sets. This gives back control to License key owners to deactivate all devices on a License key, as I've experienced unauthorized devices, then re-activate on the 1 device it belongs to using the Key + ID + Custom set Password.