Software Update: Malwarebytes 3.0.3.1245 Beta 2

Malwarebytes is developing Anti-Malware version 3.0 and has now released its second beta release. This program is aimed at fighting malware, such as 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.

Version 3.0 has a new user interface and the program drops the name ‘Anti-Malware’ and is now simply called Malwarebytes. It has now also integrated the Anti-Exploit and Anti-Ransomware tools, which are still offered as separate programs, and the scanning of the computer should also be a lot faster. The manufacturer believes that the product can now also be used as a replacement for traditional antivirus software, which it previously recommended to be used alongside. When Malwarebytes 3.0 is finished, the price will go up, but existing customers will keep their current price and terms. The changelog for beta 2 looks like this:

Change Log for beta 2

• Many performance improvements, including reduced memory and CPU usage and quicker Malwarebytes startup times
• Several fixes to program update and upgrade functionality, including incorrectly showing the “Updates not current’ message in the dashboard
• Added new error message if an update check failed due to no internet connection
• Fixed the issue where the “Warn user” setting for Potentially Unwanted Programs and Potentially Unwanted Modifications was not honored
• Fixed File and Folder Exclusions entry fields to not allow text entry so specific files or folders are required
• Fixed the issue where you might see inconsistent protection statuses upon install or upgrade Fixed issue where if you had the ‘Recover if missed by’ setting enabled Malwarebytes might attempt to scan after every reboot
• Fixed issue where Anti-Exploit Protected Application settings were not disabling appropriately
• Fixed issue where Web Protection would not start in Premium or Trial modes in Windows XP
• Fixed several issues around integration with Windows Security Center / Windows Action Center
• The majority of translations of supported languages ​​are now included, though there are still a handful of missing strings
• Non-English text should no longer appear garbled during the install wizard
• Fixed the issue where the version listed in the Change Log for was incorrect
• Fixed user interface scaling issues with high DPI settings
• Many minor user interface design improvements (spacing, font sizes, colors, etc.)
• Export button was removed from the main Reports screen
• Fixed issue where anti-ransomware would not show a reboot prompt after a detection if the user interface was closed
• Changed the location of anti-ransomware data folder
• Fixed issue where a Custom Scan would hang on a large file
• Fixed issue that could occur in certain circumstances when upgrading from Malwarebytes Anti-Exploit to Malwarebytes 3.0 where the anti-exploit DLLs would not un-inject
• Fixed BSOD that could happen with self-protection driver
• Fixed BSOD with web protection driver that could happen on Windows Vista
• Fixed a hang during uninstall on Vista x86
• Fixed user interface crash that could occur on Windows XP