Software Update: Malwarebytes 4.0.1.31 Beta

Malwarebytes is developing version 4 of its anti-virus program of the same name and a public beta has now 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.

In addition to a new look, version 4.0 includes an improved detection engine. That was necessary, because Malwarebytes scores nowadays not too good in the tests. Furthermore, the performance of the program and the speed of the scan have also been improved and only Windows 7, 8.1 and 10 are supported. The release notes for this release can be found below:

Malwarebytes 4.0 changes

• New detection engine that
  • Improves Zero Hour Detection
  • Dynamically extends detection to mutating malware
• Improved performance and faster scans
• Complete redesign of the User Interface
• Simplification of the Windows Security Center integration setting
• Improved Web Protection component

Malwarebytes 4.0.1.31 Beta changelog:

• Performance/protective capability
• Improved detection and remediation
• Removed default monthly Scheduled Scan in Free mode
• Updated the installer to allow installation to standalone Business mode when certain conditions are met
• Fixed BSOD involving farflt.sys
• Fixed issue with exclusion involving short filenames
• Fixed issue where Real-Time Protection did not enable properly
• Addressed other miscellaneous defects

Known Issues:

• A working internet connection is required for the installer
• Under certain circumstances the installer requires a fully clean install to complete
• The Installer is still working with a provisional UI and it lacks certain basic elements (such as a progress bar)
• The installer does not support Safe Mode at this point
• False Positives rate will be significantly low but they can still occur
• This version is still English only
• Crashes and BSODs can appear under certain circumstances
• The UI does not support High DPI and certain screen resolutions
• Isolated parts of the new UI still show the old UI’s screen, for some settings, prompts, pop ups and notifications.
• Animations within the UI might occasionally appear clunky
• Certain grids show items not in expected (often chronological) order
• Miscellaneous visual and cosmetic glitches such as borders disappearing, missed alignments, color mismatches and hover-over effects missing
• Copy can still be provisional in certain screens and or wrong or missing
• This new version does not support Windows 8, it supports Windows 7, Windows 8.1 and newer. It does not support Tablets
• The support tool does not support 4.x Betas.