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Version: 5.6.2.264
Component package: 160.0.5674
Release Date: July 02, 2026
Release Notes: Malwarebytes Beta 5


What’s new
  • Onboarding scan progress now distinguishes between a preparation phase and an active scan phase, making it clearer what the product is doing during your first scan
  • The Help page and Tray menu now show simplified version information
Issues fixed
  • Improved usability of the Startup Application list and resolved an issue with application detection
  • Resolved an issue preventing the renewal payment notification from being displayed


Malwarebytes WHQL for Windows
Version: 5.6.2.264
Component package: 160.0.5677
Release Date: July 09, 2026
Release Notes: Malwarebytes 5


What’s New
  • Simplified adding files and folders to the Allow List, making it easier to manage your exclusions
Issues fixed
  • Resolved an issue preventing the Deep Scan results modal from displaying when many threats are detected during a scan
  • Fixed text wrapping issues on the Settings page
  • Fixed an issue causing tray notifications to appear off-screen when using multiple external monitors
 
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For BETA testers only. Malwarebytes 5 for Windows v5.4.1.215-142.0.5389 Beta has been made available. (26-September-2025)

Attribution/Announcement: Malwarebytes 5.4 Beta

What’s New
  • Optimize your Windows Privacy settings in just a couple of clicks with new Privacy Controls. This is the first of a new series of features designed to protect your privacy. Stay tuned!
  • Revised Website Blocked notification with clearer copy and a streamlined way to add websites to the Allow List.
  • Revised verbiage of VPN card on Dashboard for improved clarity.
Issues Fixed
  • Resolved an issue that prevented Anti-Ransomware Protection from starting on some Lenovo devices.
  • The VPN kill switch activation now displays correctly in the Tray Menu.
  • Fixed missing IP auto-fill when adding to the Allow List from Detection History.
  • Fixed persistence of the “If scan missed or skipped” option in Scheduled Scans.
  • Various copy, localization, and accessibility improvements.

Note: The release version to General Availability (GA) is v5.4.0.213-141.1.5388.
 

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Windows 11 Pro 25H2 (Build 26200.8968)Intel Core Ultra 9 285 5.6 GHz32.00 GBIntel Integrated Graphics (128 MB)
OS
Windows 11 Pro 25H2 (Build 26200.8968)
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
Dell Pro Max Tower T2 FCT2250
CPU
Intel Core Ultra 9 285 5.6 GHz
Motherboard
64-bit operating system, x64-based processor
Memory
32.00 GB
Graphics Card(s)
Intel Integrated Graphics (128 MB)
Sound Card
Realtek Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
Dell P2714H Monitor
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080
Hard Drives
1 x 512GB M.2 XG10d SED KIOXIA PCIe solid state drive (Internal)
1 x 2TB Seagate ST2000DM008-2UB102 HDD (Internal)
1 x 4TB Seagate STGX4000400 External HDD
1 x 6TB WD Elements AE 2689 External HDD
PSU
500 Watts
Cooling
Air
Keyboard
Microsoft Wired Keyboard 600
Mouse
Microsoft USB Basic Optical Mouse v2.0
Browser
Firefox
Antivirus
Windows Defender + Malwarebytes Premium
Other Info
BaseBoard Manufacturer Dell Inc.
BaseBoard Product 022RY57
BaseBoard Version A01
Malwarebytes 5 for Windows v5.4.1.215-142.0.5389-1.0.103487 has been released to General Availability (GA). (02-October-2025)

Attribution/Announcement: Malwarebytes 5

What’s New
  • Optimize your Windows Privacy settings in just a couple of clicks with new Privacy Controls. This is the first of a new series of features designed to protect your privacy. Stay tuned!
  • Revised Website Blocked notification with clearer copy and a streamlined way to add websites to the Allow List.
  • Revised verbiage of VPN card on Dashboard for improved clarity.
Issues Fixed
  • Resolved an issue that prevented Anti-Ransomware Protection from starting on some Lenovo devices.
  • The VPN kill switch activation now displays correctly in the Tray Menu.
  • Fixed missing IP auto-fill when adding to the Allow List from Detection History.
  • Fixed persistence of the “If scan missed or skipped” option in Scheduled Scans.
  • Various copy, localization, and accessibility improvements.

Digitally signed/Countersigned SHA-256: 17396bc1024d01104ace39d49e3bb9b1d3730fffaa5e39c26f4347374854893d
 

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For BETA testers only. Malwarebytes 5 for Windows v5.4.2.217-143.0.5401 Beta has been made available. (09-October-2025)

Attribution/Announcement: Malwarebytes 5.4 Beta

What’s New
  • Added two new toggles to Privacy Controls: manage ads in Windows notifications and personalized content in Windows Settings.
  • Introduced the ability to backup and restore the Allow List directly from the app.
  • Added quick access to the Scan Scheduler from the Scanner Card’s three-dots menu.
  • Minor UI and localization improvements.
Issues Fixed
  • Fixed an issue that could cause multiple Malwarebytes icons to appear in the system tray.
  • Fixed an issue that could prevent the installer from completing in some cases.

Note: The release version to General Availability (GA) is v5.4.1.215-142.0.5389.
 

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New Malwarebytes WHQL version 5.4.2.217 and component package update 143.0.5407 available

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Windows 11 Pro 25H2 (Build 26200.8968)Intel Core Ultra 9 285 5.6 GHz32.00 GBIntel Integrated Graphics (128 MB)
OS
Windows 11 Pro 25H2 (Build 26200.8968)
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
Dell Pro Max Tower T2 FCT2250
CPU
Intel Core Ultra 9 285 5.6 GHz
Motherboard
64-bit operating system, x64-based processor
Memory
32.00 GB
Graphics Card(s)
Intel Integrated Graphics (128 MB)
Sound Card
Realtek Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
Dell P2714H Monitor
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080
Hard Drives
1 x 512GB M.2 XG10d SED KIOXIA PCIe solid state drive (Internal)
1 x 2TB Seagate ST2000DM008-2UB102 HDD (Internal)
1 x 4TB Seagate STGX4000400 External HDD
1 x 6TB WD Elements AE 2689 External HDD
PSU
500 Watts
Cooling
Air
Keyboard
Microsoft Wired Keyboard 600
Mouse
Microsoft USB Basic Optical Mouse v2.0
Browser
Firefox
Antivirus
Windows Defender + Malwarebytes Premium
Other Info
BaseBoard Manufacturer Dell Inc.
BaseBoard Product 022RY57
BaseBoard Version A01
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Windows 11 Pro x64 Version V23H2i7-8700KG.Skill Trident Z 3200MHz F4-3200C16D-16GTZ (...Intel UHD Graphics 630
OS
Windows 11 Pro x64 Version V23H2
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
Custom
CPU
i7-8700K
Motherboard
Asus Maximus X Code - Z370
Memory
G.Skill Trident Z 3200MHz F4-3200C16D-16GTZ (2) 32GB
Graphics Card(s)
Intel UHD Graphics 630
Sound Card
Integrated ROG SupremeFX
Monitor(s) Displays
Asus VP279 27", Samsung BX2431 24"
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080
Hard Drives
Samsung M.2 NVMe 960 EVO 500GB Boot,
Samsung 840 EVO 250GB (System Copy Drive),
Samsung 860 EVO 1TB (Primary Data Drive),
WD Black 500GB (Data Copy Drive)
ICY Dock 5.25 2.5/3.5 Bays MB971SP-B
PSU
Corsair RM 650i +Gold
Case
Phanteks Enthroo Primo
Cooling
Corsair Hydro H150i, 360mm Rad & Five Corsair 140mm Pro ML Case Fans
Keyboard
das Keyboard MX Brown Mechanical Switches Model DASKMKPROSIL-3G7-r1.0
Mouse
Logitech MX Master 3 Wireless & Bluetooth
Internet Speed
500Mb +
Browser
Chrome (Pri), Firefox (Sec)
Antivirus
Malwarebytes Premium, SuperAntiSpyware Pro (Licensed)
Other Info
Microsoft LifeCam HD,
APC Back-UPS Pro 1500,
Macrium (Licensed),
Microsoft 365,
Wise Disk Cleaner,
Crystal Disk Info,
Screenpresso (Licensed),
AnyDesk (Licensed),
For BETA testers only. Malwarebytes 5 for Windows v5.4.3.221-144.0.5412 Beta has been made available. (23-October-2025)

Attribution/Announcement: Malwarebytes 5.4 Beta

What’s New
  • Privacy Controls now detect any Remote Desktop software installed on your device and let you choose whether to keep or remove it.
  • Scan Scheduler is now included among the interactive guide suggestions on the Dashboard.
  • Allow List automatically scrolls to the most recently added item for easier verification.
Issues Fixed
  • Fixed an issue where Web Protection blocks were sometimes ignoring items in the Allow List.
  • Minor UI and localization fixes.

Note: The release version to General Availability (GA) is v5.4.2.217-143.0.5407.
 

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New Malwarebytes WHQL version 5.4.3.221 and component package update 144.0.5414 available

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Windows 11 Pro 25H2 (Build 26200.8968)Intel Core Ultra 9 285 5.6 GHz32.00 GBIntel Integrated Graphics (128 MB)
OS
Windows 11 Pro 25H2 (Build 26200.8968)
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
Dell Pro Max Tower T2 FCT2250
CPU
Intel Core Ultra 9 285 5.6 GHz
Motherboard
64-bit operating system, x64-based processor
Memory
32.00 GB
Graphics Card(s)
Intel Integrated Graphics (128 MB)
Sound Card
Realtek Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
Dell P2714H Monitor
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080
Hard Drives
1 x 512GB M.2 XG10d SED KIOXIA PCIe solid state drive (Internal)
1 x 2TB Seagate ST2000DM008-2UB102 HDD (Internal)
1 x 4TB Seagate STGX4000400 External HDD
1 x 6TB WD Elements AE 2689 External HDD
PSU
500 Watts
Cooling
Air
Keyboard
Microsoft Wired Keyboard 600
Mouse
Microsoft USB Basic Optical Mouse v2.0
Browser
Firefox
Antivirus
Windows Defender + Malwarebytes Premium
Other Info
BaseBoard Manufacturer Dell Inc.
BaseBoard Product 022RY57
BaseBoard Version A01
Malwarebytes 5 for Windows v5.4.3.221-144.0.5414-1.0.104409 has been released to General Availability (GA). (30-October-2025)

Attribution/Announcement: Malwarebytes 5

What’s New
  • Privacy Controls now detect any Remote Desktop software installed on your device and let you choose whether to keep or remove it.
  • Scan Scheduler is now included among the interactive guide suggestions on the Dashboard.
  • Allow List automatically scrolls to the most recently added item for easier verification.
Issues Fixed
  • Fixed an issue where Web Protection blocks were sometimes ignoring items in the Allow List.
  • Minor UI and localization fixes.

Digitally signed/Countersigned SHA-256: 215af6bc89ecf9924e2de97870c2fa87634c79f96033d3d81f09c62a07961840
 

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Updated Malwarebytes WHQL version 5.4.3.221 and component package update 144.1.5420 available

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Windows 11 Pro 25H2 (Build 26200.8968)Intel Core Ultra 9 285 5.6 GHz32.00 GBIntel Integrated Graphics (128 MB)
OS
Windows 11 Pro 25H2 (Build 26200.8968)
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
Dell Pro Max Tower T2 FCT2250
CPU
Intel Core Ultra 9 285 5.6 GHz
Motherboard
64-bit operating system, x64-based processor
Memory
32.00 GB
Graphics Card(s)
Intel Integrated Graphics (128 MB)
Sound Card
Realtek Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
Dell P2714H Monitor
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080
Hard Drives
1 x 512GB M.2 XG10d SED KIOXIA PCIe solid state drive (Internal)
1 x 2TB Seagate ST2000DM008-2UB102 HDD (Internal)
1 x 4TB Seagate STGX4000400 External HDD
1 x 6TB WD Elements AE 2689 External HDD
PSU
500 Watts
Cooling
Air
Keyboard
Microsoft Wired Keyboard 600
Mouse
Microsoft USB Basic Optical Mouse v2.0
Browser
Firefox
Antivirus
Windows Defender + Malwarebytes Premium
Other Info
BaseBoard Manufacturer Dell Inc.
BaseBoard Product 022RY57
BaseBoard Version A01
For BETA testers only. Malwarebytes 5 for Windows v5.4.4.225-145.0.5428 Beta has been made available. (07-November-2025)

Attribution/Announcement: Malwarebytes 5.4 Beta

What’s New
  • You can now open Notifications settings directly from any notification.
  • Restoring quarantined items will now offer to exclude future detections automatically.
  • The Dashboard interactive guide now includes new tips to help explore Settings and VPN features.
  • The “Ads in Notifications” Windows Privacy setting is now also available for Windows 10.
Issues Fixed
  • Fixed an issue where the “Remote connection blocked” notification was not appearing.
  • Other minor UI and localization fixes.

Note: The release version to General Availability (GA) is v5.4.3.221-144.1.5420.
 

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New Malwarebytes WHQL version 5.4.4.225 and component package update 145.0.5428 available

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Windows 11 Pro 25H2 (Build 26200.8968)Intel Core Ultra 9 285 5.6 GHz32.00 GBIntel Integrated Graphics (128 MB)
OS
Windows 11 Pro 25H2 (Build 26200.8968)
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
Dell Pro Max Tower T2 FCT2250
CPU
Intel Core Ultra 9 285 5.6 GHz
Motherboard
64-bit operating system, x64-based processor
Memory
32.00 GB
Graphics Card(s)
Intel Integrated Graphics (128 MB)
Sound Card
Realtek Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
Dell P2714H Monitor
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080
Hard Drives
1 x 512GB M.2 XG10d SED KIOXIA PCIe solid state drive (Internal)
1 x 2TB Seagate ST2000DM008-2UB102 HDD (Internal)
1 x 4TB Seagate STGX4000400 External HDD
1 x 6TB WD Elements AE 2689 External HDD
PSU
500 Watts
Cooling
Air
Keyboard
Microsoft Wired Keyboard 600
Mouse
Microsoft USB Basic Optical Mouse v2.0
Browser
Firefox
Antivirus
Windows Defender + Malwarebytes Premium
Other Info
BaseBoard Manufacturer Dell Inc.
BaseBoard Product 022RY57
BaseBoard Version A01
For BETA testers only. Malwarebytes 5 for Windows v5.4.5.226-146.0.5440 Beta has been made available. (21-November-2025)

Attribution/Announcement: Malwarebytes 5.4 Beta

What’s New
  • Malwarebytes Scam Guard, our AI-powered Scam Detector, is now available on Windows for our Beta community. Try it out and let us know what you think! More info.
  • Note: Malwarebytes Scam Guard is being rolled out slowly, and not everyone may see it right away.
  • Added a new Privacy Controls toggle to disable web search results in the Windows Start menu.
Issues Fixed
  • Fixed an issue that could prevent rootkit scans from running in some cases.
  • Fixed a problem that could cause multiple Malwarebytes icons to appear in the system tray.
  • Other minor UI and localization fixes.

Note: The release version to General Availability (GA) is v5.4.4.225-145.0.5428.
 

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New Malwarebytes WHQL version 5.4.5.226 and component package update 146.0.5441 available

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Windows 11 Pro 25H2 (Build 26200.8968)Intel Core Ultra 9 285 5.6 GHz32.00 GBIntel Integrated Graphics (128 MB)
OS
Windows 11 Pro 25H2 (Build 26200.8968)
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
Dell Pro Max Tower T2 FCT2250
CPU
Intel Core Ultra 9 285 5.6 GHz
Motherboard
64-bit operating system, x64-based processor
Memory
32.00 GB
Graphics Card(s)
Intel Integrated Graphics (128 MB)
Sound Card
Realtek Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
Dell P2714H Monitor
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080
Hard Drives
1 x 512GB M.2 XG10d SED KIOXIA PCIe solid state drive (Internal)
1 x 2TB Seagate ST2000DM008-2UB102 HDD (Internal)
1 x 4TB Seagate STGX4000400 External HDD
1 x 6TB WD Elements AE 2689 External HDD
PSU
500 Watts
Cooling
Air
Keyboard
Microsoft Wired Keyboard 600
Mouse
Microsoft USB Basic Optical Mouse v2.0
Browser
Firefox
Antivirus
Windows Defender + Malwarebytes Premium
Other Info
BaseBoard Manufacturer Dell Inc.
BaseBoard Product 022RY57
BaseBoard Version A01
v5.4.5.226-146.0.5441

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For BETA testers only. Malwarebytes 5 for Windows v5.4.6.227-147.0.5450 Beta has been made available. (12-December-2025)

Attribution/Announcement: Malwarebytes 5.4 Beta

What’s New
  • Free User Wizard: When users move from Trial to Free, a new guided flow helps them choose which notifications they want to receive. The new flow can also be accessed anytime via “?” → “Manage alerts.”
  • Monthly Scheduled Scan for Free Users: Free users can now enable a monthly security scan, with clearer guidance in the app.
  • Added an extra safety checkbox when adding a domain or IP address to the Allow List.
Issues Fixed
  • Minor UI and localization fixes

Note: The release version to General Availability (GA) is v5.4.5.226-146.0.5441.
 

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Malwarebytes 5 for Windows v5.4.6.227-147.0.5453 has been released to General Availability (GA). (08-January-2026)

Attribution/Announcement: Malwarebytes 5

What’s New
  • Free User Wizard: When users move from Trial to Free, a new guided flow helps them choose which notifications they want to receive.
    The new flow can also be accessed anytime via “?” → “Manage alerts”.

  • Monthly Scheduled Scan for Free Users: Free users can now enable a monthly security scan, with clearer guidance in the app.

  • Added an extra safety checkbox when adding a domain or IP address to the Allow List.
Issues Fixed
  • Minor UI and localization fixes.

Digitally signed/Countersigned SHA-256: f66f4a8404de485bb9ab0608cc9e68fa23662e9fe42175a88a28c8628225a66c
 

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For BETA testers only. Malwarebytes 5 for Windows v5.4.7.229-148.0.5462 Beta has been made available. (15-January-2026)

Attribution/Announcement: Malwarebytes 5.4 Beta

What’s New
  • Silence “Trial available” notifications: Users can now silence “Trial available” notifications via the Marketing notifications setting, alongside other non-critical notifications.
  • Detection History count: Detection History on Dashboard now shows the number of past detections.
  • Privacy redirect in Tools: System Tweaks in Tools now redirects users to Privacy Controls.
Issues Fixed
  • Minor UI and localization fixes

Note: The release version to General Availability (GA) is v5.4.6.227-147.0.5453.
 

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For BETA testers only. Malwarebytes 5 for Windows v5.4.7.229-148.0.5462 Beta has been made available. (15-January-2026)

Attribution/Announcement: Malwarebytes 5.4 Beta

What’s New
  • Silence “Trial available” notifications: Users can now silence “Trial available” notifications via the Marketing notifications setting, alongside other non-critical notifications.
  • Detection History count: Detection History on Dashboard now shows the number of past detections.
  • Privacy redirect in Tools: System Tweaks in Tools now redirects users to Privacy Controls.
Issues Fixed
  • Minor UI and localization fixes

Note: The release version to General Availability (GA) is v5.4.6.227-147.0.5453.
Malwarebytes 5 for Windows v5.4.7.229-148.0.5470 has been released to General Availability (GA). (27-January-2026)

Attribution/Announcement: Malwarebytes 5
 

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Windows 11 ProfessionalIntel Core i7-8700 @ 3.20GHz32GB DDR4-2666 SDRAMnVIDIA GeForce GTX 3060Ti 8GB (GA104-202 LHR)...
OS
Windows 11 Professional
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
Dell XPS 8930
CPU
Intel Core i7-8700 @ 3.20GHz
Motherboard
Intel Z370 (Kaby Lake) Dell
Memory
32GB DDR4-2666 SDRAM
Graphics Card(s)
nVIDIA GeForce GTX 3060Ti 8GB (GA104-202 LHR) [DELL]/Intel UHD Graphics 630
Sound Card
Sound Blaster Z/Realtek Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
Dell S2721DGF IPS 27-in Gaming Monitor
Screen Resolution
2560x1440
Hard Drives
Samsung NVMe SSD 970 EVO 1TB
Samsung SATA SSD 860 EVO 1TB
PSU
SeaSonic 750W ATX PSU 80+ Gold
Case
Dell Mini-Tower
Cooling
Standard Dell Cooling
Keyboard
Razer BlackWidow V3 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard
Mouse
Razer DeathAdder V2 Gaming Mouse
Internet Speed
500 Mbps
Browser
Microsoft Edge (Chromium-Based)
Antivirus
Malwarebytes Premium and Microsoft Defender
For BETA testers only. Malwarebytes 5 for Windows v5.4.8.232-149.0.5479 Beta has been made available. (29-January-2026)

Attribution/Announcement: Malwarebytes 5.4 Beta

What’s New
  • Allow list input validation : when an item is added to the Allow List, the app now detects what you entered (IP address or URL).
  • Interactive dashboard guide: You can now permanently dismiss nonessential recommendations.
  • Scam Guard reporting: You can now report suspicious links, emails, and phone numbers with one click using the Report button in chat.
Issues Fixed
  • Monthly scan banner: Fixed an issue where the Free Monthly Scan banner wouldn’t reappear in the Scan Scheduler after deleting a monthly scan.
  • Minor UI and localization fixes.

Note: The release version to General Availability (GA) is v5.4.7.229-148.0.5470
 

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