
Malwarebytes BETA for Windows
How to enable beta updates in Malwarebytes for Windows
Version: 5.3.0.5251
Component package: 132.0.5251
Release Date: April 27, 2025
Release Notes: Malwarebytes Beta 5
Features and improvements
> Introduced a new Tray Menu with a modern design, quick-access shortcuts, and simplified navigation
> Integrated “Scan with Malwarebytes” into the modern Windows 11 right-click context menu
> Redesigned the Identity page for better clarity and ease of use
> Added a discreet animation to the active Real-Time Protection card on the Dashboard
> Enhanced the Dashboard experience for Teams users, who can now more easily add new devices to their subscription
> Added advanced settings to customize Brute Force Protection configuration
Issues fixed
> Fixed a crash caused by adding a trailing forward slash in duplicate allow list URLs
> Resolved a bug where Trusted Advisor UI broke after a trial ended without a scan ever being run
> Fixed an issue where the Browser Guard integration sometimes generated orphaned MbamBgNativeMsg.exe processes
> Fixed minor localization issues
Malwarebytes WHQL for Windows
Version: 5.2.11.183
Component package: 131.0.5227
Release Date: April 17, 2025
Release Notes: Malwarebytes 5
Features and improvements
> Added location info in VPN connection notification
> Introduced a new setting to disable the “What’s New” notification
> Refined Dashboard layout for free users
Issues fixed
> Fixed an issue where the first VPN connection rule added was not persisted and was lost after restarting the product
> Fixed minor localization issues