Software Update: Malwarebytes 4.5.4.168

Malwarebytes has released version 4.5.4 of its eponymous antivirus program. 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 4.5.4:

• Security Advisor
  • Added Chrome updates monitoring to Security Advisor
  • Added Tamper Protection monitoring to Security Advisor
  • Added info-tips on real-time protection layers
  • Added VPN Monitor
  • Added Browser Guard monitoring
• Script CLI detections are now displayed
• Advanced Options are now hidden during Upgrades
• Updated the modal window for premium features
• Detection and remediation enhancements
• Performance enhancements

Some Issues now addressed:

• Fixed: Toaster Notification seen with button not displayed
• Fixed: DefaultBrowserChanged Event leads to error loop after attempt to change default browser to Opera
• Fixed: GetDefaultBrowser() returns an exception for Opera as a default browser
• Fixed: Browser Guard – Is browser installed returns wrong value for Firefox and Edge browser
• Fixed: IsDefaultBrowserBgSupported does not return correct value for the browser that is supported
• Fixed: Is browser installed API returns false for the browser integration enabled
• Fixed: Installer Restart screen is “detached” so it looks like 2 installers are running
• Fixed: Automatically Check for Threat Intelligence Updates feature will be activated in Free after default settings restore
• Fixed: “Tamper protection enabled” password prompt is shifted after wrong password is specified
• Fixed: There are no Pending/Successful messages next to the Web Protection when it is turned on from the Brute Force Protection modal
• Fixed: Possibly wrong registry key is used for Default Browser monitoring
• Fixed: Browser Guard Integration fails after default browser has changed to Firefox
• Fixed: MBSetup hangs at install window after user clicks OK to dialog saying there’s a problem with network connection
• Fixed: Component Update to a new version takes longer than 30 seconds
• Fixed: Web Protection deadlock during shutdown
• Fixed: Errors PredetectWLCache::AddEntry for one of our detection engines
• Fixed: Mbae.dll is uninjected for processes protected within pentest mode
• Fixed: Sign in: Forgot password field is not accepting non-Latin letters
• Fixed: It is possible to install MBAM directly to system critical folders
• Fixed: MS office blocked with pentest mode enabled only on Win7x86
• Fixed: Several Minor UI issues