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Malwarebytes BETA for Windows

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Version: 5.2.8.173
Component package: 128.0.5172
Release Date: February 27, 2025
Release Notes: Malwarebytes Beta 5

Features and improvements
> Trusted Advisor enhancements:
>> Recommendations are now grouped based on severity
>> Added two new recommendations related to Windows settings
>>>note: recommended actions may differ from one device to another based on unique configurations
>>Improved localization support
>Restricted Allow List rules for Websites to accept domain-only URLs

Issues fixed
> Resolved an issue where Malwarebytes failed to start in some cases when Windows Fast Startup was enabled

Additional notes
> The change to the Component Package version number reflects an internal improvement of our versioning system, nothing to be worried about.




Malwarebytes WHQL for Windows
Version: 5.2.7.167
Component package: 1.0.5160
Release Date: February 20, 2025
Release Notes: Malwarebytes 5

Features and improvements
> Improved localization support in Trusted Advisor detail page
> Improved localization support in the email verification step of the Digital Footprint scan

Issues fixed
> Resolved an issue with the Trusted Advisor recommendation about unsecured WiFi networks not working on Windows 11 24H2
> Fixed a bug where the Context Menu Scan command mishandled file paths containing spaces
> Fixed an issue where the Tray Icon was not showing a red dot when one or more protection layers were disabled

 
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Porthos said:
I see your post and posted to it the same thing I posted here. Two Browser Guards?
It is a holiday weekend and most of the staff are off. It will be after Tuesday when you get a response.
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Interesting. It gave me no indication that it had posted, though I see without the screenshot. I did remove the "older" one from Microsoft Store after making note of my exclusions.
 

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For BETA testers. Malwarebytes for Windows v4.5.11.202 - CU 1.0.1716 BETA is available.

Announcement: Malwarebytes 4.5 Beta

What’s New in this Beta:
  • Obfuscation of critical data
  • 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
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The current release version is still v4.5.10.200 - CU 1.0.1709

Edit: I have corrected my CU error above. (1716 instead of 1710)
 
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Malwarebytes for Windows v4.5.11.202 - CU 1.0.1716 has been released.

Announcement: Malwarebytes 4.5

What’s New:
  • Additional layer of Obfuscation of sensitive (Digital Rights Management) data
  • 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
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Along with the usual new offline installer, a new stub installer has also been released.
 
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Version 4.5.11.202

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For BETA testers. Malwarebytes for Windows v4.5.12.204 - CU 1.0.1725 BETA is available.

Announcement: Malwarebytes 4.5 Beta

What’s New in this Beta:

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
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The current release version is still v4.5.11.202 - CU 1.0.1716
 

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Update for Malwarebytes Premium (non BETA) available -

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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
 

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    1 x 2TB Seagate STGX4000400 External HDD
    1 x 4TB Seagate STGX4000400 External HDD
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Question? So in order for me to become a beta tester for Malwarebytes do I have to own the product already? I've registered with them but I'm not seeing any actual download links for these beta releases they announce?
 

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    MinisForum
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    32Gb DDR5 5600MHz SODIMM
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Badger said:
Question? So in order for me to become a beta tester for Malwarebytes do I have to own the product already?
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Yes, you do have to have a premium license.
Badger said:
I'm not seeing any actual download links for these beta releases they announce?
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They are only available by enabling BETA updates within Malwarebytes.
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1PW said:
Hello @Badger

Please let the forum know if either of these helps you. With today's release, no current MB4 Beta is in effect. Also, no Beta download links are made public.

Enable beta updates in Malwarebytes for Windows

Malwarebytes 4.x Beta
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Porthos said:
Yes, you do have to have a premium license.

They are only available by enabling BETA updates within Malwarebytes.
View attachment 35216
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Porthos, as I suspected. Thank you for answering my question.
 

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For BETA testers. Malwarebytes for Windows v4.5.13.208 - CU 1.0.1740 BETA is available.

Announcement: https://forums.malwarebytes.com/topi...omment=1527640

What’s New in this Beta:
  • 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 the default browser
  • Fixed: DNS - NSLOOKUP command not working when DNS filter enabled on Windows 11
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The current release version is still v4.5.12.204 - CU 1.0.1725
 
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Malwarebytes for Windows v4.5.13.208 - CU 1.0.1740 (non-Beta) is available.

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What’s New in this release:
  • 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 the default browser
  • Fixed: DNS - NSLOOKUP command not working when DNS filter enabled on Windows 11
 

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    1 x 512GB NVME PC801 NVMe SK hynix - BOOT
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    1 x 1TB Seagate STGX4000400 External HDD
    1 x 2TB Seagate STGX4000400 External HDD
    1 x 4TB Seagate STGX4000400 External HDD
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    300 Watts
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    Microsoft Wired Keyboard 600
    Mouse
    Microsoft USB Basic Optical Mouse v2.0
    Browser
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    Antivirus
    Windows Defender + Malwarebytes Premium
    Other Info
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Hello @IanMosley and all:

Although the following was seen to be included for testing in the beta version, that fix is NOT presently documented in the release version:

Fixed: DNS - NSLOOKUP command not working when DNS filter enabled on Windows 11

Reference: Malwarebytes for Windows 4.5.13 Release Notes

Perhaps you could edit your post and all will be better...

It's all good and thank you.
 

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quick question, how safe is it to run Beta versions of anti-virusses? is there a chance the protection it offers is reduced?
 

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Hello @Excursius

Even with all the unseen alpha testing that Malwarebytes' QA folk put into the consumer version of MB4, beta testing always comes with implied risks. A client beta testing system should have recent full backups and possess nothing of personal value, send/receive no email, do no banking or other financial transactions, etc.

HTH
 

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For BETA testers. Malwarebytes for Windows v4.5.14.210 - CU 1.0.1751 BETA is available.

Announcement: Malwarebytes 4.5 Beta

What’s New in this Beta:
  • 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, MB4 and 5)
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The current release version is still v4.5.13.208 - CU 1.0.1740
 

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Malwarebytes for Windows v4.5.14.210 - CU 1.0.1751 has been released.

Announcement: Malwarebytes 4.5

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)
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For BETA testers. Malwarebytes for Windows v4.5.14.210 - CU 1.0.1761 BETA is available.

Announcement: Malwarebytes 4.5 Beta

What’s New in this Beta:
  • 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 are not accessible
  • Fixed: Windows 11 periodic mbamtray 'not responding' after coming out of sleep mode
  • Some UI Issues are 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
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The current release version is still v4.5.14.210 - CU 1.0.1751
 

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For BETA testers. Malwarebytes for Windows v4.5.14.210 - CU 1.0.1767 BETA is available.

Announcement: Malwarebytes 4.5 Beta

Issue addressed:

* Fixed: Potential (partially) missed detection under certain circumstances
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The current release version is still v4.5.14.210 - CU 1.0.1751
 

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