Software Update: Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 2.2.0.1020 Beta 1

Malwarebytes has released a beta release of version 2.2.0 of Anti-Malware. This program is aimed at fighting spy, ad and malware. Especially on 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.

Version 2.2.0, among other things, added full support for Windows 10 and steps were taken to prevent files from being mistakenly marked as malicious, the so-called false positives. In addition, quarantined items can be sorted and several issues have been fixed.

Improvements:

• Full support for Windows 10 operating system added
• Enhanced safeguards to prevent false positives on legitimate files
• Improved rootkit scanning to prevent false positives for Unknown.Rootkit.Driver and Unknown.Rootkit.VBR
• Minor user interface edits including updated Scan Results view and updated top navigation menu
• Added ability to sort the columns in Quarantine table under History tab
• Improved handling of scheduled updates set to run on reboot to prevent repeated missed updates
• Improved messaging in limited user accounts when an action requiring Admin privileges is attempted
• New message added when Malwarebytes Anti-Malware is running in a business environment
• Updated License Agreement included

Issue Fixed:

• Fixed security vulnerability and enhanced Malwarebytes Anti-Malware self-protection
• Fixed several issues related to updating databases in a limited user account
• Fixed issue where USB drives would not show as available for scanning on the Custom Scan Configuration screen
• Fixed several licensing issues that could potentially cause invalid license and protection states
• Fixed problem where double-clicking the tray icon would not launch the user interface