Software Update: Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 2.00.0.0503 Beta

Malwarebytes has released a second beta release of Anti-Malware Version 2.0. This program is aimed at fighting spy, ad and malware, especially the removal of malicious software that pretends to be a bona fide antivirus or antispyware solution, but in reality has less good intentions, such as ransom- or scareware. In addition to the free version, there is a paid variant, which offers additional functionality, including real-time protection. In version 2.0 we find, among other things, a new user interface, Anti-Rootkit and the Chameleon driver are now included as standard and the module for blocking malicious websites has been considerably improved. Furthermore, the lifetime license will be converted into an annual subscription, so those who want to use the first option quickly should hurry up.

Keys of version 1.x do not work at the moment and those who want to use the pro version can do so by registering with id MBAM2BETA and key 4XZHE-6ANRN-TKWCV-EV6HZ-G79PH. Below is the list of improvements made in this second beta.

The following changes have been made.

• Malwarebytes Anti-Malware now scans the registry hives (HKCU keys) for all user accounts instead of just the current user account so that a single scan can now detect and remove all malware and malware traces from the entire system
• Chameleon now functions for running Malwarebytes Anti-Malware against infections
• Chameleon updated to deal with the latest rogue/fake AV infections
• Several application crashes fixed
• Several issues causing BSODs under certain scenarios fixed
• Scan and protection logs improved to use more consistent formatting
• Several items in the UI will now display in their translated language instead of showing only in English
• Scan results can now be saved at the end of a scan prior to taking any actions against detected items
• Threats quarantined by Malware Protection may now be restored without rebooting the system
• Quarantine tab now refreshes to display recently quarantined threats without restarting Malwarebytes Anti-Malware
• Scan logs are no longer blank under certain scenarios
• HTML and BBC options removed from export log function
• Number for objects detected during scans is no longer misaligned
• Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Premium now functions correctly on XP with self-protection enabled
• Dashboard now informs user when they have a 1.x license key installed but no 2.x key and gives them the opportunity to input a valid 2.x key
• Several issues with removable drives and removable media fixed for Custom scans and right-click context menu scans
• avp.exe (Kaspersky) and avastsvc.exe (Avast!) can no longer be excluded from Web Exclusions in order to prevent users from inadvertantly disabling Malicious Website Protection
• Antirootkit scans no longer detect encrypted non-OS drives as containing forged sectors