Malwarebytes for Windows 4.5.18 Release Notes

Malwarebytes for Windows 4.5.18 released on 21 November, 2022.

Component package 1.0.8.1838 released on 5 December, 2022.

Features and improvements

  • Enhanced Onboarding experience.
  • Improved experience when updating to a new app version.
  • Improved performance.
  • Improved detection and remediation.
  • Updated Scan optimization experience for new users.

Issues fixed

  • MBAM-7596: Anti-Ransomware (ARW) exclusions are added inconsistently when app is in Free mode.
  • MBAM-7760: 0x3b Blue Screen Of Death (BSOD) related to Web protection layer of Real-Time Protection (MWAC).
  • MBAM-7969: Malwarebytes User Interface (UI) takes a long time to open.
  • MBAM-7966: Security Advisor displays Everything looks great status when Chrome updates are required.

Component package 1.0.1823 released on 21 November, 2022.

Features and improvements

  • Added a notification when an unsecure Wi-Fi connection is being used.

Issues fixed

  • MBAM-6726: Unable to connect to service error message after upgrading Malwarebytes for Windows.
  • MBAM-6909: Improved communication between Browser Guard and Malwarebytes for Windows.
  • MBAM-7932: Addressed an issue that could allow malware to evade detection.
  • MBAM-7983: After performing a clean installation of Malwarebytes for Windows, last scan time is incorrect.
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