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Version: 5.2.8.173
Component package: 128.0.5184
Release Date: March 07, 2025
Release Notes: Malwarebytes Beta 5

Issues fixed
> Resolved an issue with the latest beta that prevented certain domain names from being added to the Allow List




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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System One System Two

  • OS
    Win 11 Pro (24H2 RP)
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Acer AN515-54
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-9300H CPU @ 2.40GHz 2.40 GHz
    Memory
    32GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650, Intel UHD 630
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Acer CB272D
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    256GB and 1T SSD
    Keyboard
    Logitech K375S
    Mouse
    Logitech M510
    Internet Speed
    250MB
    Browser
    Edge
    Antivirus
    Malwarebytes
  • Operating System
    Win 11 Pro (Insider Dev Channel, unsupported)
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell E6410
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i7 M620 CPU @ 2.67GHz (non-compliant)
    Memory
    8 GB
    Graphics card(s)
    NVIDIA NVS 3100M
    Screen Resolution
    1440x900
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Win 11 Pro (24H2 RP)
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Acer AN515-54
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-9300H CPU @ 2.40GHz 2.40 GHz
    Memory
    32GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650, Intel UHD 630
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Acer CB272D
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    256GB and 1T SSD
    Keyboard
    Logitech K375S
    Mouse
    Logitech M510
    Internet Speed
    250MB
    Browser
    Edge
    Antivirus
    Malwarebytes
  • Operating System
    Win 11 Pro (Insider Dev Channel, unsupported)
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell E6410
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i7 M620 CPU @ 2.67GHz (non-compliant)
    Memory
    8 GB
    Graphics card(s)
    NVIDIA NVS 3100M
    Screen Resolution
    1440x900
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
Most certainly did
I have the following off as well. I NEVER see any notifications in the Windows notification area unless I manually scan a file.
Can you next time get a screenshot of what you are referring to?
1738535066940.webp
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 10
I have the following off as well. I NEVER see any notifications in the Windows notification area unless I manually scan a file.
Can you next time get a screenshot of what you are referring to?
View attachment 124079

I have the following off as well. I NEVER see any notifications in the Windows notification area unless I manually scan a file.
Can you next time get a screenshot of what you are referring to?
View attachment 124079
I have it set like this:

1738549649802.webp
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Win 11 Pro (24H2 RP)
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Acer AN515-54
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-9300H CPU @ 2.40GHz 2.40 GHz
    Memory
    32GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650, Intel UHD 630
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Acer CB272D
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    256GB and 1T SSD
    Keyboard
    Logitech K375S
    Mouse
    Logitech M510
    Internet Speed
    250MB
    Browser
    Edge
    Antivirus
    Malwarebytes
  • Operating System
    Win 11 Pro (Insider Dev Channel, unsupported)
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell E6410
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i7 M620 CPU @ 2.67GHz (non-compliant)
    Memory
    8 GB
    Graphics card(s)
    NVIDIA NVS 3100M
    Screen Resolution
    1440x900
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
New Malwarebytes WHQL version 5.2.6.163 and component package update 1.0.5146 available

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No release notes yet.
 

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System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 24H2 (Build 26100.3323)
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Precision 3660 Tower Workstation
    CPU
    12th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-12900 5.10 GHz
    Motherboard
    64-bit operating system, x64-based processor
    Memory
    32.00 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel UHD Graphics 770
    Sound Card
    Realtek Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell P2714H Monitor
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    1 x 512GB NVME PC801 NVMe SK hynix - BOOT
    1 x 1TB Seagate ST1000LM049-2GH172 Internal HDD
    1 x 1TB Seagate STGX4000400 External HDD
    1 x 2TB Seagate STGX4000400 External HDD
    1 x 4TB Seagate STGX4000400 External HDD
    PSU
    300 Watts
    Cooling
    Air
    Keyboard
    Microsoft Wired Keyboard 600
    Mouse
    Microsoft USB Basic Optical Mouse v2.0
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender + Malwarebytes Premium
    Other Info
    BaseBoard Manufacturer Dell Inc.
    BaseBoard Product 0J1CP3
    BaseBoard Version A01
New Malwarebytes WHQL version 5.2.7.167 and component package update 1.0.5160 available

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No release notes available at time of posting
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 24H2 (Build 26100.3323)
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Precision 3660 Tower Workstation
    CPU
    12th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-12900 5.10 GHz
    Motherboard
    64-bit operating system, x64-based processor
    Memory
    32.00 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel UHD Graphics 770
    Sound Card
    Realtek Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell P2714H Monitor
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    1 x 512GB NVME PC801 NVMe SK hynix - BOOT
    1 x 1TB Seagate ST1000LM049-2GH172 Internal HDD
    1 x 1TB Seagate STGX4000400 External HDD
    1 x 2TB Seagate STGX4000400 External HDD
    1 x 4TB Seagate STGX4000400 External HDD
    PSU
    300 Watts
    Cooling
    Air
    Keyboard
    Microsoft Wired Keyboard 600
    Mouse
    Microsoft USB Basic Optical Mouse v2.0
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender + Malwarebytes Premium
    Other Info
    BaseBoard Manufacturer Dell Inc.
    BaseBoard Product 0J1CP3
    BaseBoard Version A01

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 10
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    MSI Custom build
    CPU
    Intel i9-9900K
    Motherboard
    MSI MPG Z390 Gaming Edge AC
    Memory
    64GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 TI
    Internet Speed
    1 Gbps
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Malwarebytes
For BETA testers only. Malwarebytes 5 for Windows v5.2.8.173-128.0.5172 Beta has been made available. (27-February-2025)

Attribution/Announcement: Malwarebytes 5.2 Beta

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.

Note: The release version to General Availability (GA) is still v5.2.7.167-1.0.5160-1.0.96170.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows macOS Linux
For BETA testers only. Malwarebytes 5 for Windows v5.2.8.173-128.0.5184 Beta has been made available. (07-March-2025)

Attribution/Announcement: Malwarebytes 5.2 Beta

Issues fixed
  • Resolved an issue with the latest beta that prevented certain domain names from being added to the Allow List

Note: The release version to General Availability (GA) is still v5.2.7.167-1.0.5160-1.0.96170.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows macOS Linux

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