Malwarebytes for Windows version 5.3.0.186 was released on 1 May 2025.
Features and improvements
- Added a new tray menu with an updated design and quick access to app features and information.
- Added the ability to Scan with Malwarebytes directly from the Windows context menu. For more information, see Scan a specific file, folder, or external drive with Malwarebytes for Windows.
- Redesigned the Identity Protection page to improve clarity and usability.
- Redesigned the title bar to improve visual consistency and usability.
- Added an animated green icon to the Real-Time Protection card to show that protection is active.
- Added advanced settings to Brute Force Protection for users to customize their protection.
- Improved the Dashboard for Teams users to add new devices to their subscription more easily.
Issues fixed
- Fixed an issue where the app would crash after adding a trailing forward slash to duplicate URLs in the Allow list.
- Fixed an issue where the Trusted Advisor UI broke after a trial ended without a scan ever being run.
- Fixed an issue where the free version of the app would run unmanaged background processes while Browser Guard was installed.
- Fixed layout issues with the new tray menu that was affecting lower screen resolutions.
- Fixed minor localization issues.