Software Update: Malwarebytes 4.4 – 1.0.1344

Malwarebytes has released an update to version 4.4 of its antivirus of the same name. 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. The changelog for this release, component package version 1.0.1344, looks like this:

Features and improvements

• Enhanced detection support when using Microsoft Edge web browser
• Trial banner text updated for Malwarebytes for Teams users
• Enhanced logic to prevent false positive (FP) detections
• Enhanced detection and remediation

Issues fixed

• MBAM-4839: Update available notification did not display when auto updates was turned off
• MBAM-3121: Using Tab key to switch between Settings tabs skipped Display tab
• MBAM-4717: Malwarebytes Web protection was slowing down Windows PC (affected component package version 1.0.1292)
• MBAM-4784: Could not change password for user access if password was too long
• MBAM-4198: Malwarebytes was not adding IP address exclusions specified as an IP integer value
• MBAM-1096: Check for updates function was not disabled in jump list menu while scan in progress
• MBAM-1042: Delay Real-Time Protection when Malwarebytes starts setting did not reset when user clicked Restore default settings
• Several user interface (UI) issues fixed:
  • MBAM-4752: The Upgrade button on the Real-Time Protection card did not navigate the user to the proper Upgrade page
  • MBAM-4450: User access password length restriction was not visibly enforced
  • MBAM-4444: Settings tabs did not have focus rectangles when using keyboard navigation
  • MBAM-3896: Restore default settings was not changing the Delay Real-Time Protection time back to default
  • MBAM-3229: Start date and Start time drop-downs for Scheduled scan options were too small in German language.
  • MBAM-3156: Quarantined items in Detection History were not displayed in chronological descending order
  • MBAM-3138: Typo in the “Something went wrong” error message
  • MBAM-2901: Incorrect Swedish translations found in the Allow list page
  • MBAM-2254: The configure custom scan window text and drop down menu border does not render correctly in Russian language.
  • MBAM-4299: Forgot password requirements on the Sign in page displayed “ex” instead of “eg”
  • MBAM-2453: Drop down menu wheel was not always visible for Notifications setting
  • MBAM-622: Mispunctuation found on Advanced Scanners window.
  • MBAM-609: Play mode toggle description was incorrect