Software Update: Malwarebytes 3.4.4.2398

Version 3.4.4 of Malwarebytes has been released. 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.

Since version 3.0, the Anti-Exploit and Anti-Ransomware tools have been integrated, which were previously offered as separate programs. The manufacturer therefore believes that the product can now also be used as a replacement for the traditional antivirus software, where it previously recommended to use it alongside. This only applies to the paid version, the free version only functions as an on-demand scanner. The following changes and improvements have been made in this release:

Performance/protective capability

• Improved remediation for shortcuts and tasks
• Added better handling for heavily infected systems to streamline detection & remediation
• Continued improvements to overall protection, detection and remediation

usability

• Added Notification Center for easy access to most recent real-time block notifications
• Added category to website blocked notification to show the reason why site was blocked
• Improved report design for better usability
• Added device name to My Account screen in preparation to sync with My Account portal
• Updated the API used to interact with Windows Action/Security Center
• Changed the ‘Recover if missed by’ setting for Scheduled Scans to be enabled by default for new scans
• Numerous other user interface and copy improvements

Stability/issues fixed

• Fixed issue where files did not save properly with anti-ransomware enabled
• Fixed issue where notifications could stack so you might see multiple versions of same message
• Fixed issue where Beta opt in setting would not honor Restore Defaults
• Updated the 7-Zip library to the latest version, v.18.01
• Improved upgrade process from earlier versions of Malwarebytes
• Continued improvements to driver operation and management
• Fixed several crashes, including a blue screen related to Web Protection
• Addressed other miscellaneous defects