Malwarebytes 4.5

[Erix]

Hello Malwarebytes community,

Hoping you are all doing fine, we want to let you know we have just started to roll out a new version of your product, 4.5.0.152 component package 1.0.1538

As usual, if you don't want to wait for the 'Update Available' notification, go right ahead and retrieve the update manually by clicking "Check for updates" in Settings > General.

What’s New in 4.5:

• New Installer (v258)
• Security Advisor
• Windows Updates Monitor
• Revisions to Firewall Monitor
• Allows to Dismiss scheduled Scan monitoring
• Info tips have been added to some of the Panes
• Categories can now be collapsed or expanded
• Progress indicator for Component Updates
• Added Info tip for "Notify me when a new version becomes available" Setting 
• Enhanced detection and remediation 
• Harden MWAC against inadvertently blocking local network addresses
• Improved performance

Some Issues now addressed:

• Fixed: Security Advisor incorrectly reports that the firewall is off
• Fixed: Clicking Buy Now on Iris Message causes a pending reboot to trigger
• Fixed: Office-wscript/cmd bypass is not blocked by AE under certain circumstances
• Fixed: Outbound UDP connection is blocked for DNS requests in local network segments
• Fixed: Second navigation to blacklisted website with disabled MWAC leads to ERR_CONNECTION_REFUSED
• Fixed: Several UI issues
  • Wrong info button icon color in dark theme

Thank you so much.

-Erix

Edited December 13, 2021 by Erix
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[Erix]

Hello Malwarebytes community,

We want to let you know we have just started to roll out a new version of your product, 4.5.2.157 component package 1.0.1562

As you know, if you don't want to wait for the 'Update Available' notification, go right ahead and retrieve the update manually by clicking "Check for updates" in Settings > General.

What’s New in 4.5.2:

• Security Advisor
  • Animation when resolving issue in a card on SA page 
• Update the copy of info-tip for Brute force protection
• Scan report: Add completion status and update Scan result label
• Reduce image memory usage in C++/Qml

Some Issues now addressed:

• Fixed: 4.5.0 Upgrade failures in the field under certain circumstances
• Fixed: UI Crashing in the field Under certain circumstances
• Fixed: mbamtray crashes on Windows 11 and Windows 7 under certain circumstances 
• Fixed: BSOD caused by MWAC (mwac+15eca)
• Fixed: BSOD occurs everytime a scan is run with RTP enabled under certain circumstances
• Resolved:  MWAC interferes with Techloq Filter
• Fixed: Misleading Brute Force Protection infotip in Security Advisor while BFP is enabled
• Fixed: Several Minor UI issues

Thank you so much.

-Erix

Edited January 18, 2022 by AdvancedSetup
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[Erix]

Greetings Malwarebytes community,

We want to let you know we have just started to roll out a new version of your product, 4.5.4.168 component package 1.0.1599

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 "Check for updates" in Settings > General.

What’s New in 4.5.4:

• Security Advisor
  • Added Chrome updates monitoring to Security Advisor
  • Added Tamper Protection monitoring to Security Advisor
  • Added info-tips on real-time protection layers
  • Added VPN Monitor
  • Added Browser Guard monitoring 
• Script CLI detections are now displayed
• Advanced Options are now hidden during Upgrades
• Updated the modal window for premium features
• Detection and remediation enhancements
• Performance enhancements

Some Issues now addressed:

• Fixed: Toaster Notification seen with button not displayed
• Fixed: DefaultBrowserChanged Event leads to error loop after attempt to change default browser to Opera
• Fixed: GetDefaultBrowser() returns an exception for Opera as a default browser
• Fixed: Browser Guard - Is browser installed returns wrong value for Firefox and Edge browser 
• Fixed: IsDefaultBrowserBgSupported does not return correct value for the browser that is supported
• Fixed: Is browser installed API returns false for the browser integration enabled 
• Fixed: Installer Restart screen is "detached" so it looks like 2 installers are running
• Fixed: Automatically Check for Threat Intelligence Updates feature will be activated in Free after default settings restore
• Fixed: "Tamper protection enabled" password prompt is shifted after wrong password is specified
• Fixed: There are no Pending/Successful messages next to the Web Protection when it is turned on from the Brute Force Protection modal
• Fixed: Possibly wrong registry key is used for Default Browser monitoring
• Fixed: Browser Guard Integration fails after default browser has changed to Firefox 
• Fixed: MBSetup hangs at install window after user clicks OK to dialog saying there's a problem with network connection
• Fixed: Component Update to a new version takes longer than 30 seconds
• Fixed: Web Protection deadlock during shutdown
• Fixed: Errors PredetectWLCache::AddEntry for one of our detection engines
• Fixed: Mbae.dll is uninjected for processes protected within pentest mode
• Fixed: Sign in: Forgot password field is not accepting non-Latin letters
• Fixed: It is possible to install MBAM directly to system critical folders
• Fixed: MS office blocked with pentest mode enabled only on Win7x86
• Fixed: Several Minor UI issues

Thank you so much.

-Erix

 

Edited February 14, 2022 by AdvancedSetup
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[Erix]

Hello again Malwarebytes Community,

We want to let you know we have just started to roll out a new version of your product, 4.5.5.175 component package 1.0.1621

As usual, if you don't want to wait for the 'Update Available' notification, go right ahead and retrieve the update manually by clicking "Check for updates" in Settings > General.

What’s New in this 4.5.5:

• Security Advisor
  • Improved experience for Free Users
• Anti-Exploit: MS Access Detections with Access Shield Disabled
• Performance enhancements

Some Issues now addressed:

• Fixed: Restart Required tray notification is cut
• MB4 Tray icons freezing or crashing
• Shield image on the RTP card has a wrong width for Free user
• MBAM crash after deactivation (MWAC.sys verifier is enabled)
• Security Advisor displays incorrect firewall status
• Chrome updates monitor tooltip temporarily not adjusted to a new text when changing statuses
• Fixed: Several more Minor UI issues

Thank you so much.

-Erix

Edited March 2, 2022 by AdvancedSetup
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[Erix]

Hello once more Malwarebytes community,

We want to let you know, we have just started to roll out a new version of your product, 4.5.6.180 component package 1.0.1634

As you know, if you don't want to wait for the 'Update Available' notification, go right ahead and retrieve the update manually by clicking "Check for updates" in Settings > General.

What’s New in this 4.5.6:

• Complete scan notification setting is now in: Settings - Notifications tab
• Enhanced Detection and Remediation
• Performance enhancements

Some Issues now addressed:

• Addressed: MBAM UI will not open after 4.5.2 upgrade install for certain circumstances
• Fixed: Language codes in MBSetup.exe do not match those expected by the UI - sometimes resulting in default to English
• Fixed: Learn more link in the In App cart is not working
• Fixed: MBAM crash after deactivation (MWAC.sys verifier is enabled)
• Fixed: Language setting is changing back to English after Malwarebytes update
• Fixed: MBAMService stuck in StopPending state 
• Fixed: Security Advisor issues with dots in multiple languages
• Fixed: Security Advisor Tamper Protection tooltip unable to auto-resize
• Fixed: Security Advisor Online Privacy tooltip unable to auto-resize

Thank you so much.

-Erix

Edited March 16, 2022 by AdvancedSetup
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[Erix]

Hello again Malwarebytes community,

We want to let you know, we have just started to roll out yet a new version of your product, 4.5.7.186 component package 1.0.1645

As usual, if you don't want to wait for the 'Update Available' notification, go right ahead and retrieve the update manually by clicking "Check for updates" in Settings > General.

What’s New in this 4.5.7:

• Foundation for VPN integrated controller 
• Enhanced Detection and Remediation
• Performance enhancements

Some Issues now addressed:

• Fixed: AE preventing Native Hosts Extensions from running under certain circumstances
• Fixed: Security Advisor shows incorrect status for non-RTP related issues
• Fixed: Web Protection never deletes inbound ICMP context objects
• Fixed: Web Protection blocks inbound connections on TCP/53
• Fixed: BSOD Farflt.sys. Access violation in farflt!ProtectedProcessLocate
• Fixed: Multiple network connection modals get stacked when shown

Thank you so much.

-Erix

Edited March 29, 2022 by AdvancedSetup
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[Erix]

Hello once more Malwarebytes community,

We want to let you know, we have just started rolling out a new version of your product, 4.5.8.191 component package 1.0.1666

As usual, if you don't want to wait for the 'Update Available' notification, go right ahead and retrieve the update manually by clicking "Check for updates" in Settings > General.

What’s New in 4.5.8:

• Enhanced Detection and Remediation
• Performance enhancements

Some Issues now addressed:

• Fixed: MBAM UI restarts twice during an SU under certain circumstances
• Fixed: BSOD C4 in MBAMChamelon.sys on MB4 exit under certain circumstances
• Fixed: Continuous scanning is happening even though scheduled as weekly

Thank you so much.

-Erix

Edited April 18, 2022 by AdvancedSetup
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[Erix]

Hello once again Malwarebytes community,

We want to let you know, we have just started rolling out this week's new version of your product, 4.5.9.198 component package 1.0.1676

 As usual, if you don't want to wait for the 'Update Available' notification, go right ahead and retrieve the update manually by clicking "Check for updates" in Settings > General.

What’s New in 4.5.9:

• Enhanced Detection and Remediation
• Performance enhancements

Some Issues now addressed:

• Fixed: Anti-Ransomware - file detection code can render non-file devices (like the COMx ports in this issue) unusable for the launched process
• Fixed: The Browser Guard Native host fails to comprehend or distinguish a Browser Profile
• Fixed: Maximizing UI does not resize properly, transparent areas
• Fixed: Security Advisor reports Browser Guard is installed while it's not    
• Fixed: Mbupdatr does not register MbamBgNativeMsg.exe for second browser
• Fixed: Web Protection is blocking outbound connections incorrectly
• Fixed: VerifyFile not updated in shell extension used for context menu

Thank you so much.

-Erix

Edited May 5, 2022 by AdvancedSetup
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[Erix]

Hello once more Malwarebytes community,

We want to let you know, we have just started rolling out this week's new version of your 4.5.9.198 product, component package 1.0.1689

As usual, if you don't want to wait for the 'Update Available' notification, go right ahead and retrieve the update manually by clicking "Check for updates" in Settings > General.

What’s New in this 1.0.1689 Component Update:

• Browser Guard has been added to the Edge Store
• Updated copy changes to onboarding page
• Enhanced Detection and Remediation
• Performance enhancements

Some Issues now addressed:

• Fixed: Domain Name Exclusions for Web Protection are not honored for about 90 seconds after adding
• Fixed: Security Advisor says BG is not installed when it is
• Fixed: Logging for 'is BG Native Host enabled' not always accurate
• Fixed: Shortcut Target not being detected after "ignore once"   
• Addressed: A few minor UI Issues

 

Thank you so much.

-Erix

Edited August 15, 2022 by Erix
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[Erix]

Hello hello Malwarebytes community,

We want to let you know, we have just started rolling out this week's new version of your 4.5.9.198 product, component package 1.0.1699

As usual, if you don't want to wait for the 'Update Available' notification, go right ahead and retrieve the update manually by clicking "Check for updates" in Settings > General.

What’s New in this 1.0.1699 Component Update:

• Detection and remediation improvements
• Performance improvements

Some Issues now addressed:

• Fixed: BSOD references mbae.sys under certain circumstances
• Fixed: Security Advisor says BG is not installed when it is While using Debug BG Version
• Fixed: Error stopping SP controller
• Fixed: Network Connection Error Appears after Attempting to Start Trial with Email Entered
• Addressed: A few minor UI Issues

Thank you so much.

-Erix

Edited June 9, 2022 by AdvancedSetup
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[Erix]

Hello Malwarebytes community,

We want to let you know, we have just started rolling out this week's new version of your product, 4.5.10.200 component package 1.0.1702

As always, if you don't want to wait for the 'Update Available' notification, go right ahead and retrieve the update manually by clicking "Check for updates" in Settings > General.

What’s New in 4.5.10:

• Detection and remediation improvements
• Performance improvements

Some Issues now addressed:

• Fixed: Veeam Backups failing when Ransomware Protection is enabled
• Fixed: RTP breaks Perl launching of external processes
• Fixed: Windows Security Center doesn't recover disabled Malware Protection

Thank you so much.

-Erix

[Erix]

Hello again Malwarebytes community,

We want to let you know, we have just started rolling out a new version of your product, 4.5.10.200 component package 1.0.1709

As usual, if you don't want to wait for the 'Update Available' notification, go right ahead and retrieve the update manually by clicking "Check for updates" in Settings > General.

What’s New:

• Tamper Protection Improvements
• Detection and remediation improvements
• Performance improvements

Some Issues now addressed:

• Fixed: Windows MB4 Consumer hindering Safely Eject USB 
• Fixed: Apparent Kernel memory leak
• Fixed: UI would close when clicking "Buy Now" with Empty Proxy Settings
• Fixed: MBAM fails to register with WSC on Windows 11 Insider Preview
• Fixed: Double installation of edge Browser Guard is seen when extension is added from chrome store before MBAM Install

Thank you so much.

-Erix

Edited June 30, 2022 by Erix
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[Erix]

It is good to say hello again Malwarebytes community,

We want to let you know, we have just started rolling out this week's new version of your product, 4.5.11.202 component package 1.0.1716

As you might know, you can get the new version now by clicking on "Check for updates" in Settings > General.

What’s New:

• Enhanced security for account based license
• Detection and remediation improvements
• Performance improvements

Some Issues now addressed:

• Fixed: Anti-exploit corrupting excel files
• Fixed: Uninstall survey being displayed when MBAM is uninstalled by MBST
• Fixed: Unnecessary tamper protection errors in logs

Thank you so much, 

-Erix

Edited July 20, 2022 by Erix
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[Erix]

Hello there Malwarebytes community,

We want to let you know, we have just started rolling out this week's new version of your product, 4.5.12.204 component package 1.0.1725

As you know by now, if you don't want to wait for the 'Update Available' notification, go right ahead and retrieve the update manually by clicking "Check for updates" in Settings > General.

What’s New:

• Additional enhanced security for account based license
• Better logging for
  • Security Advisor
  • Update functionality
• Performance improvements

Some Issues now addressed:

• Fixed: Network failure after some time of MB4 operation
• Fixed: During an Update and under certain circumstances, MBAMWsc.exe does not run on the first service restart, causing no registration with WSC
• Fixed: Opening Toaster Message that Opens MBAM Screen briefly shows 404 error in Toaster Message Window

Thank you so much.

-Erix

Edited July 28, 2022 by AdvancedSetup
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[Erix]

Malwarebytes community,

We are glad to let you know, we have just started rolling out this week's new version of your product, 4.5.13.208 component package 1.0.1740

As you know, if you don't want to wait for the 'Update Available' notification, go right ahead and retrieve the update manually by clicking "Check for updates" in Settings > General.

What’s New:

• UI Improvements
  • Better User Experience for Trials
  • Background graphics
• Detection and remediation improvements

Some Issues now addressed:

• Fixed: Security Advisor does not recognize Browser Guard from Edge store when Edge is default browser

Thank you so much.

-Erix

Edited August 15, 2022 by AdvancedSetup
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[Erix]

Hello once more Malwarebytes community,

We have just started rolling out this week's new version of your product, 4.5.14.210 component package 1.0.1751

As usual, if you don't want to wait for the 'Update Available' notification, go right ahead and retrieve the update manually by clicking "Check for updates" in Settings > General.

What’s New:

• Improved updating functionality
• Performance improvements
• Detection and remediation improvements

Some Issues now addressed:

• Fixed: "Windows startup" setting gets enabled after updating MBAM even though the setting is disabled pre-update
• Fixed: Resource leak in RTP driver initialization failure causes BSOD under certain circumstances
• Fixed: Scheduled scan cannot be started leading to Crash (Win11 only)

Thank you so much.

-Erix

Edited August 30, 2022 by AdvancedSetup
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[Erix]

Hello once more Malwarebytes community,

We have just started rolling out this week's new version of your product, 4.5.14.210 component package 1.0.1767

As always, if you don't want to wait for the 'Update Available' notification, go right ahead and retrieve the update manually by clicking "Check for updates" in Settings > General.

What’s New:

• Improved updating functionality
• Performance improvements
• Detection and remediation improvements

Some Issues now addressed:

• Fixed: Links in Scan results no longer redirect to a higher level of detection names
• Fixed: After Update mbam.exe unable to launch: 'this app cannot run on this PC' mbam.exe -0- bytes. Under certain circumstances
• Fixed: FundEZ14 application and network drives not accessible
• Fixed: Windows 11 periodic mbamtray 'not responding' after coming out of sleep mode
• Some UI Issues now fixed:
  •  UI will be closed if the user will not continue with the update process
  • RTP card\Security news feed display has a blank area in Dark Mode
  • Trial expired notification showing repeatedly 

Thank you so much.

-Erix

Edited September 14, 2022 by AdvancedSetup
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[Erix]

Hello again Malwarebytes community,

We have rolled out this week's new version of your product, 4.5.14.210 component package 1.0.1772

As usual, if you don't want to wait for the 'Update Available' notification, go right ahead and retrieve the update manually by clicking "Check for updates" in Settings > General.

What’s New:

• Performance improvements
• Detection and remediation improvements

Some Issues now addressed:

• Fixed: Links in Scan results no longer redirect to a higher level of detection names (additional fixes or tests/ confirmed)
• Fixed: MBAMService crash after DB update
• Fixed: Quicken cannot update PNC bank info when Web Protection is enabled
• Fixed: MBAM consumes all RAM and up to 60% CPU if the scan is scheduled to the winter time shifting

Thank you so much.

-Erix

Edited September 28, 2022 by AdvancedSetup
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[Erix]

Hello  once more Malwarebytes community,

We have rolled out this week's new version of your product, 4.5.15.215 component package 1.0.1784

As usual, if you don't want to wait for the 'Update Available' notification, go right ahead and retrieve the update manually by clicking "Check for updates" in Settings > General.

What’s New:

• Robust support for systems upgrading from Windows 7, 8, 8.1 to Windows 10 or higher
• Detection and remediation improvements

Some Issues now addressed:

• Fixed: Security Advisor is not recognizing Browser Guard installed on Edge browser
• Fixed: MB won't open from desktop icon nor mbamtray

Thank you so much.

-Erix

Edited October 11, 2022 by AdvancedSetup
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[tetonbob]

Hello once more Malwarebytes community, I'll be posting again for Erix.

We have rolled out this week's new version of your product, Version 4.5.16.217 component package 1.0.1792

As usual, if you don't want to wait for the 'Update Available' notification, go right ahead and retrieve the update manually by clicking "Check for updates" in Settings > General.

What’s New:

• Detection and remediation improvements

Some Issues now addressed:

• Fixed: Expert systems setting not honored after upgrade (RTP)
• Fixed: Browser Guard integration doesn't work if MBAM is installed to non-default folder
• Fixed: Ransomware protection will not turn on under certain circumstances
• Fixed: Browser Guard integration doesn't work if MBAM is installed to a folder which has non-Latin letters in its name
• Fixed: Iris Toaster Message seen twice in the same day
• Fixed: Resource leak in ARW driver initialization failure causes BSOD
• Fixed: Beta CU 1789 fails to update to new CU

Thank you so much.

 

[tetonbob]

Hello once more Malwarebytes community,

We have rolled out this week's new version of your product, Version 4.5.17.221 component package 1.0.1806

As usual, if you don't want to wait for the 'Update Available' notification, go right ahead and retrieve the update manually by clicking "Check for updates" in Settings > General.

What’s New:

• When do you want to scan next?
• Enhanced Updating functionality
• Detection and remediation improvements

Some Issues now addressed:

• Fixed: Access Violation in MbamBgNativeMsg.exe Edge and Firefox Windows 11
• Fixed: UI not opening after component update under certain circumstances (PrepareUpdate() method failed. needed clean/reinstall)
• Fixed: UI telemetry sent in certain conditions.

Thank you so much.

 

[Erix]

Hello once more Malwarebytes community,

We have rolled out this week's new Version of your product, 4.5.18.226 component package 1.0.1823

As you know, if you don't want to wait for the 'Update Available' notification, go right ahead and retrieve the update manually by clicking "Check for updates" in Settings > General.

What’s New:

• Added a notification when you're on insecure Wi-Fi

Some Issues now addressed:

• Fixed: Addressed an issue that could allow malware to evade detection
• Fixed: Improved reliability of communication between Browser Guard and Malwarebytes 4
• Fixed: Error messages reporting "unable to connect to service" after a Malwarebytes upgrade
• Fixed: MBAM restart after clean installation leads to wrong value of "LastScanTime"

Thank you so much.

Edited November 22, 2022 by Erix
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[Erix]

Hello once again Malwarebytes community,

We have rolled out a new Component Package 1.0.1838 for your product.

As usual, if you don't want to wait for the 'Update Available' notification, go right ahead and retrieve the update manually by clicking "Check for updates" in Settings > General.

What’s New:

• When do you want to Scan next enhancements
• Updating to newest version functionality enhancements
• Onboarding experience Enhancements/streamlining 
• Improved performance
• Improved detection and remediation

Some Issues now addressed:

• Fixed: MB4 UI is taking a long time to load
• Fixed: Security Advisor shows Everything Looks Great status when Chrome updates required
• Fixed: ARW exclusions are added inconsistently in Free mode
• Fixed: 0x3b BSOD implicates MWAC

Thank you so much,

 

-Erix

Edited December 6, 2022 by Erix

[Erix]

Hello once again Malwarebytes community,

We have just started to rolled out a new version of your product 4.5.19.229 component package 1.0.1860

As always, if you don't want to wait for the 'Update Available' notification, go right ahead and retrieve the update manually by clicking "Check for updates" in Settings > General.

What’s New:

• Enhanced uninstaller to help repair damaged installs as well as showcase additional protection options
• We now monitor uptime of device and recommend restart when needed
• Improved performance
• Improved detection and remediation

Some Issues now addressed:

• Fixed: Buy Now is shown in Security Advisor despite being in Licensed State
• Fixed: The security news feed is not changing
• Fixed: MBAMService crashed under certain circumstances
• Fixed: MB4 Web site blocked toaster notifications do not specify the type in Win11

Thank you so much,

 

-Erix

Edited December 19, 2022 by msherwood
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[Erix]

Hello once again Malwarebytes community,

We have rolled out this week's new version of your product, 4.5.20.230 component package 1.0.1868

 As you know by now, if you don't want to wait for the 'Update Available' notification, go right ahead and retrieve the update manually by clicking "Check for updates" in Settings > General.

Features and improvements

• Security Advisor notifications - Customizable notification that helps you stay secure by informing you when Security Advisor finds an issue that requires your attention. Notifications are enabled by default and can be disabled or re-enabled from the Notification tab in the Settings menu.
• Tray icon - Primary click on the tray icon now launches the UI or brings it into focus. Previously a primary click opened the tray menu which was redundant since a secondary click does the same operation.
• Uninstalls -  Added guidance and updated our KB article for users who are looking to use Malwarebytes in conjunction with other security products.

Issues fixed

• Product or OS functionality can be broken by blocking MS-signed not protected files (limited circumstances)
• Incorrect dashboard notifications showing for Premium users
• The security news feed is not changing
• Buy now options shown in Security Advisor for Premium users

Thank you so much,

 

-Erix

Edited January 14 by Erix