Software Update: Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 2.00.0.0502 Beta

Malwarebytes has released a beta release of Anti-Malware version 2.0. This program is aimed at fighting spy, ad and malware, especially the removal of 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 version 2.0 we find, among other things, a new user interface, Anti-Rootkit and the Chameleon driver are now included as standard and the module for blocking malicious websites has been considerably improved. Furthermore, the lifetime license will be converted into an annual subscription, so those who want to use the first option quickly should hurry up.

What’s New:

• Completely redesigned user interface to make the product easier to use, more informative, and providing quicker access to key functionality
• Quick Scan has been renamed to Threat Scan, our recommended scan type
• Malwarebytes Anti-Rootkit integrated into the scanner (available under Detection Settings)
• Malwarebytes Chameleon driver integrated to provide self-protection for the Premium version (available under Advanced Settings)
• Enhanced version of Malicious Website Protection for Windows Vista SP2 and above (better performance, added ability to exclude processes such as BitTorrent clients from Malicious Website Protection, ability to manually exclude IP addresses and individual URLs/websites by domain name)
• Native x64 system location scanning, detection and malware removal
• Substantial improvements to core detection and removal technology

Issue Fixed:

• Performance issues when streaming audio on Vista SP2 and newer when using Malicious Website Protection should now be resolved