Software Update: Malwarebytes 4.5.10.200

Malwarebytes has released a new version 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 looks like this:

What’s New in 4.5.10:

• Detection and remediation improvements
• Performance improvements

Some Issues now addressed:

• Fixed: Veeam Backups failing when Ransomware Protection is enabled
• Fixed: RTP breaks Perl launching of external processes
• Fixed: Windows Security Center doesn’t recover disabled Malware Protection