
Malwarebytes BETA for Windows
How to enable beta updates in Malwarebytes for Windows
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