What's new in IObit Malware Fighter 9.1.0.553
Jan 10, 2022
- Improved Behavior Guard for better experience on Windows 11
- Fixed the occasional loading failure in some specific environment
- Better compatibility with Windows 7 and lower system
- Expanded database to remove the latest threats including Trojan.Yakes, Backdoor.Regin, AdWare.OutBrowse
- Fixed known bugs
New in IObit Malware Fighter 9.0.2.484 (Nov 22, 2021)
- New Behavior Guard prevents suspicious threats in advance based on behavior analysis for higher PC security
- New Sandbox offers an isolated environment to safely run unknown programs or open files to avoid potential damages
- Enhanced IObit Anti-malware Engine for more efficient threat detection with 32% faster scanning speed and 50% less resource usage
- Upgraded to the latest Bitdefender Engine to remove more latest threats and fully support Windows 11
- Strengthened Anti-Tracking to clear tracking cookies more thoroughly
- Brand new UI brings a more intuitive and friendly user experience
- Newly upgraded database comprehensively protects your PC against the latest viruses, ransomware, and malware
- Supported 33 languages
- And more can be discovered by you
New in IObit Malware Fighter 8.8.0.850 (Jul 20, 2021)
- Fully supported Windows 11 RTM
- Enhanced Anti-Tracking to clear more tracking cookies for better privacy protection
- Expanded database to remove the latest threats including Trojan.LoadMoney, Bundler.DomaIQ, and Adware.iBryte
- Optimized multiple languages for better localization
- Fixed all known bugs
New in IObit Malware Fighter 8.7.0.827 (May 31, 2021)
- Improved the compatibility with Windows 10
- Enhanced threat detection and removal capability, especially for some stubborn threats
- Expanded database to remove the latest threats including Trojan.Vidar and Malware.Hancitor
- Fixed known bugs
New in IObit Malware Fighter 8.6.0.793 (Apr 13, 2021)
- Enhanced Anti-tracking to remove more tracking cookies for higher security.
- Expanded database to remove the latest threats including Backdoor.NerTe, Trojan.Fareit, and Virus.Resur.
- Fixed the occasional failure of updating and installing the latest version.
- Fixed all known bugs.
New in IObit Malware Fighter 8.5.0.789 (Feb 25, 2021)
- Added support for Microsoft Edge (Chromium) in Surfing Protection & Ads Removal.
- Enhanced real-time protection to predict and block malicious behavior intelligently.
- Expanded database to remove the latest threats including worm.incaseformat, Trojan.VB.IE, and Trojan.CodecPack.
- Fixed known bugs.
New in IObit Malware Fighter 8.4.0.753 (Feb 25, 2021)
- Optimized Safe Box for better preview as per your needs.
- Enhanced threat detection and removal, especially for stubborn threats.
- Enhanced the compatibility with other security programs.
- Expanded database to remove the latest threats including Malware.Twinny, Trojan.ManBat, and Trojan.Renos.
- Fixed known bugs.
New in IObit Malware Fighter 8.0.2.592 (Jun 29, 2020)
- Enhanced the protection against coronavirus-themed phishing websites and ransomware attacks.
- Optimized scan engine for faster scan and more efficient threat detection.
- Expanded database to remove more threats, including the latest Ransom.WannaRen, Malware.Coronavirus and Trojan.Nanocore.
- Improved multi-languages.
- Fixed other known bugs
New in IObit Malware Fighter 8.0.1.467 RC (May 12, 2020)
- Improved IObit Anti-malware Engine for more stable and faster scan.
- Enhanced the protection against coronavirus-themed phishing websites and ransomware attacks.
- Expanded database to kill more threats including the latest Ransom.Stop, Malware.Coronavirus, and Trojan.Nanocore.
- Improved installation process for faster installation.
- Supported 32 languages.
- Fixed all known bugs.
- And more can be discovered by you.
New in IObit Malware Fighter 8.0.0.343 Beta (Mar 17, 2020)
- New generation of IObit Anti-malware Engine brings faster scan speed, better detection, and higher protection.
- New Advanced Heuristics detects more threats intelligently, especially for those virus variants.
- New Email Protection protects your web emails against spam, phishing scam, and other email-borne threats.
- New Sensitive Data Protect keeps your sensitive data away from the latest ransomware attacks.
- Larger database (expanded by 100%) comprehensively protects your PC against the latest viruses, ransomware, and malware.
- Updated Bitdefender Engine gives you the best protection ever.
- Improved threat detection and removal processes for faster detection and thorough removal.
- New UI supports high DPI displays & high-resolution monitors for a better experience.
- And more can be discovered by you.
New in IObit Malware Fighter 7.6.0.5846 (Mar 5, 2020)
- Enhanced Browser Protect to block more potentially unsafe websites.
- Expanded database to remove more threats including the latest Malicious.Ursnif, Ransomware.Dharma, Ransomware.Buran, and Malicious.Remcos.
- Optimized multiple languages.
- Fixed other known bugs.
New in IObit Malware Fighter 7.5.0.5834 (Mar 5, 2020)
- Fixed the occasional failure of launching IObit Malware Fighter.
- Expanded database to remove more threats including the latest Ransomware.Sodinokibi,Malware.Ursnif, and Ransomware.Buran.
- Improved multiple languages for better localization.
- Fixed known bugs.
New in IObit Malware Fighter 7.2.0.5739 (Aug 20, 2019)
- Enhanced Anti-ransomware Engine to defend against ransomware attacks that take advantage of Encrypting File System (EFS).
- Expanded database to remove the latest threats including Worm.Mydoom, Ransom.FileCrypter, and Trojan.Symmi.
- Optimized update process for faster database updating.
- Reduced the resource usage for launching IObit Malware Fighter at Windows startup.
- Fixed the occasional Explorer crash caused by IObit Malware Fighter.
- Fixed known bugs.
New in IObit Malware Fighter 7.1.0.5675 (Aug 20, 2019)
- Newly supported 7z, tar, jar, cab, and gzip files in Scan and Download Protection for better protection.
- Added "Open by Safe Box" to the context menu of the files/folders protected by Safe Box for more convenient access.
- Expanded database to remove the latest threats including Malware.QakBot, Ransom.Sodinokibi, and Trojan.Rig Exploit Kit.
- Improved Camera Guard to better support Windows 10 19H1.
- Fixed the occasional failure of initializing database.
- Fixed known bugs.
New in IObit Malware Fighter 7.0.2.5228 (May 8, 2019)
- Improved IObit Anti-malware Engine for less resource usage, but more stable and faster scan.
- Expanded database to kill more threats including the latest ransomware GandCrab v5.2.
- Optimized Camera Guard for better compatibility with Windows 10
- Improved UI and operation process for better user experience and more intelligent protection.
- Enhanced Surfing Protection & Ads Removal for safer surfing.
- Supported 24 languages.
- Fixed all known bugs.
- And more can be discovered by you.
New in IObit Malware Fighter 7.0.1.5172 RC (Apr 2, 2019)
- Improved IObit Anti-malware Engine for less resource usage, but more stable and faster scan.
- Expanded database to kill more threats including the latest ransomware GandCrab v5.2.
- Optimized Camera Guard for better compatibility with Windows 10.
- Improved UI and operation process for better user experience and more intelligent protection.
- Enhanced Surfing Protection & Ads Removal for safer surfing.
- Supported 24 languages.
- Fixed all known bugs.
New in IObit Malware Fighter 7.0.0.5100 Beta (Apr 2, 2019)
- New generation of IObit Anti-malware Engine accelerates scanning speed up to 300% and ensures more efficient threats detection and removal.
- New password protection in Safe Box further protects your privacy and sensitive data from unauthorized accesses.
- 1.6x larger database comprehensively protects your PC against the latest viruses, ransomware, and malware.
- The latest Bitdefender Engine with new cyber-threat intelligence technologies brings much higher virus killing rate.
- Enhanced Anti-ransomware Engine protects your files from the latest ransomware attacks.
- Rebuilt Surfing Protection & Ads Removal newly supports Microsoft Edge and blocks more cryptocurrency mining attacks, annoying ads, and malicious sites.
- New UI supports customizing font size for better user experience.
- Optimized update and scan processes for better and smarter protection.
New in IObit Malware Fighter 6.6.1.5153 (Mar 27, 2019)
- Enhanced compatibility to better support Win 10.
- Expanded database to remove more threats including the latest Ransom.GandCrab v5.2.
New in IObit Malware Fighter 6.6.0.5108 (Mar 5, 2019)
- Optimized scan engines for faster scan and more efficient threats detection and removal.
- Expanded database to remove the latest threats including Idle Buddy and supervid_pro.
- Optimized several multi-languages
- Fixed all known bugs.
New in IObit Malware Fighter 6.5.0.5017 (Mar 5, 2019)
- Enhanced compatibility for more stable scan and better protection.
- Enhanced threat removal to fix the occasional removal failure.
- Expanded database to remove more threats including the latest HERMES 2.1, Trojan.Nymaim, and Ransom.GandCrab.
- Fixed known bugs.
New in IObit Malware Fighter 7.0.0.5071 Beta (Feb 19, 2019)
- New generation of IObit Anti-malware Engine accelerates scanning speed up to 300% and ensures more efficient threats detection and removal.
- New password protection in Safe Box further protects your privacy and sensitive data from unauthorized accesses.
- 1.6x larger database comprehensively protects your PC against the latest viruses, ransomware, and malware.
- The latest Bitdefender Engine with new cyber-threat intelligence technologies brings much higher virus killing rate.
- Enhanced Anti-ransomware Engine protects your files from the latest ransomware attacks.
- Rebuilt Surfing Protection & Ads Removal newly supports Microsoft Edge and blocks more cryptocurrency mining attacks, annoying ads, and malicious sites.
- New UI supports customizing font size for better user experience.
- Optimized update and scan processes for better and smarter protection.
- And more can be discovered by you.
New in IObit Malware Fighter 6.4.0.4919 (Dec 10, 2018)
- Enhanced real-time protection for more efficient threats detection and removal.
- Improved the display of acknowledgement in About.
- Expanded database to remove the latest threats including Ransomware.Zusy,Ransomware.FileRepMalware, and Trojan.GandCrab.
- Optimized multi-language, especially Danish.
- Fixed minor bugs.
New in IObit Malware Fighter 6.0.1.4554 RC (Apr 4, 2018)
- Optimized Safe Box - Added Block List to block programs from accessing the folders protected by Safe Box.
- New Anti-Cryptocurrency Mining - Surfing Protection & Ads Removal newly supports blocking cryptocurrency mining scripts to avoid unexpected system slowdown or crash caused by them.
- Enhanced compatibility and stability - Better supported various systems, browsers, and other programs.
- Optimized UI - Simpler & sleeker UI for better user experience.
- Added Multi-language - Added 28 languages for better localization.
- Fixed all known bugs.
New in IObit Malware Fighter 5.3.0.4078 (Sep 20, 2017)
- Optimized scan engine to repair the occasional scan errors for smoother scan.
- Added optimization for User Account Control, Windows SmartScreen, and Windows Update under Security Reinforce.
- Expanded database to remove the latest threats including Tabs 2 Grid, WinThruster, and Dolphin Deals.
- Improved multiple languages.
- Fixed all known bugs.
New in IObit Malware Fighter 5.2.0.3992 (Jul 18, 2017)
- Expanded database to remove the latest threats including Petya, GoldenEye, and Wannacry
- Optimized Anti-ransomware Engine to provide group management for files and protect more file types
- Enhanced Anti-tracking to remove tracking cookies more thoroughly
- Optimized removing process to remove detected threats automatically for better user experience
- Further enhanced threat detection and removal
- Fixed all known bugs
New in IObit Malware Fighter 5.1.0.3884 (May 19, 2017)
- Supported to protect your PC against WannaCry ransomware and its variants.
- Enhanced Anti-ransomware Engine adds protection for 100+ new file types to better protect your important data.
- Enhanced Force Delete for more powerful and thorough removal.
- Optimized UI to better support high DPI monitor.
- Expanded database supports the removal of the latest threats including YeaDesktop, MyStartab, Kyubey etc.
- Further optimized update process for faster and more stable update.
- Optimized operation process for better user experience.
- Improved several multi-languages.
- Fixed all known bugs.
New in IObit Malware Fighter 5.0.2.3752 (Mar 29, 2017)
- Optimized IObit Anti-malware Engine - Scan much faster with lower resource usage. Detect and remove more threats thoroughly for higher security.
- New Anti-Ransomware Engine - Protect your important files from malicious attacks and illegal access by third-party programs.
- New Download Protection - Scan your downloaded files to keep your PC away from the malicious files.
- New Camera Guard - Protect your camera from unauthorized use and prevent malicious programs from spying on your privacy.
- Enhanced Scan - Strengthen the scan for Rootkit to protect your PC in all-round.
- Optimized Surfing Protection and added Ads Removal - Protect your browser from various online threats and remove more annoying ads for safer and smoother surfing experience.
- Optimized Plugin / Toolbar Cleaner - Monitor the activities of Plugins / Toolbars in real-time for safer and cleaner PC.
- Optimized Update Process - Update database and product version more timely, stably and conveniently.
- Brand New UI - Support high DPI displays & high resolution screens for better experience.
- Larger Database - Support removing more latest stubborn malware and viruses.
- Better Compatibility - Enjoy full-round protection on latest Windows 10.
- Supported 34 languages.
New in IObit Malware Fighter 5.0.1.3629 RC (Mar 6, 2017)
- RC:
- Optimized Anti-Ransomware Engine - Protect your PC against ransomware more intelligently for higher security.
- Enhanced Scan - Strengthen the scan for Rootkit to protect your PC in all-round.
- Optimized Update Process - More successful updates with no errors.
- Enhanced compatibility and stability - More compatible and stable with different programs, browsers and systems.
- Better user experience - Optimized UI for more intuitive user experience.
- Added Multi-language - Added 24 languages for better localization.
- Beta 1.0:
- Added Anti-Ransomware Engine - Protect your important files from malicious attacks and illegal access by third-party programs.
- Added Download Protection - Scan your downloaded files to keep your PC away from the malicious files.
- Added Camera Guard - Protect your camera from unauthorized use and prevent malicious programs from spying on your privacy.
- Optimized IObit Anti-malware Engine - Scan much faster with lower resource usage. Detect and remove more threats thoroughly for higher security.
- Optimized Update Process - Update database more timely, stably and conveniently.
- Enhanced Surfing Protection & Ads Removal - Block more malicious websites and remove more annoying ads for safer and smoother surfing experience.
- Optimized Plugin / Toolbar Cleaner - Monitor the activities of Plugins / Toolbars in real-time for safer and cleaner PC.
- Enhanced Homepage Protection - Monitor any changes to homepage and search engine to prevent malicious modifications.
- Larger database - Support removing more latest stubborn malware and viruses.
- Brand New UI - Support high DPI displays & high resolution screens for better experience.
- * And more can be discovered by you.
New in IObit Malware Fighter 4.5.0.3457 (Jan 12, 2017)
- Added Ransomware Guard protects your important files from ransomware attacks
- Optimized database update process to get latest database more conveniently with less disturbing
- Optimized register process in Windows Action Center for more compatible and stable support for Win 8 and above
- Expanded database supports the removal of the latest threats including Search Adventure, PC Purifier and Amisites.com etc
- Optimized several multi-languages
- Fixed all known bugs
New in IObit Malware Fighter 4.4.0.3072 (Nov 3, 2016)
- Optimized IObit Anti-malware Engine for faster scan and more accurately threat detecting and removing.
- Improved the installation process to install Bitdefender Engine more efficiently.
- Larger database protects your PC from being attacked by Conficker, Sality, Zeus, Cutwailrotects, etc.
- Enhanced Surfing Protection blocks more threats and protects your online safety comprehensively.
- Optimized several multi-languages.
- Fixed all known bugs
New in IObit Malware Fighter 4.3.1.2873 (Sep 27, 2016)
- Enhanced Surfing Protection to block more malicious websites
- Supported removing Startgo123.com, Search Module, Tech-connect.biz, etc
- Expanded virus database to remove more threats
- Updated several multi-languages
- Fixed known bugs
New in IObit Malware Fighter 4.3.0.2688 (Aug 10, 2016)
- Supported the latest Windows 10 Anniversary Update Version 1607 to protect your PC against malware
- Enhanced real-time protection and better support ransomware removal
- Supported removing Hohosearch, yeabests.cc, GetPrivate Ads, etc
- Optimized scan engine for faster scanning and lower system resources usage
- Improved update process to ensure the real-time virus database update is more stable
- Updated several multi-languages
- Fixed all known bugs
New in IObit Malware Fighter 4.2.0.2544 (Jun 29, 2016)
- Supported multi-threaded scanning to increase the scan speed up to 300%
- Supported removing new Locky Virus, Browse Pulse, Dragon Branch and other Ransomware
- Optimized UI for better user experience
- Fixed the bug of registration failure
- Updated current languages
- Fixed known bugs
New in IObit Malware Fighter 4.1.0.2246 (Jun 15, 2016)
- Optimized real-time protection for better protection on Win 10
- Enhanced anti-virus engine for higher efficiency and reliability
- Better compatibility with Windows Defender
- Newly added removal of TeslaCrypt, Funday24.ru, and GreatDeals, etc
- Compatible with Win DVD
- Added Bulgarian, Persian, and improved current translation
- Fixed general bugs
New in IObit Malware Fighter 4.0.3.18 (Mar 7, 2016)
- Includes changes from the previous Beta versions
New in IObit Malware Fighter 4.0.1.19 Beta 2.0 (Dec 25, 2015)
- Optimized Bitdefender and IObit engine for better compatibility with other products.
- Optimized Bitdefender engine for faster and smoother scan.
- Enhanced Security Guard and improved its Protect History log for better understanding.
- Better support Windows 10 for higher stability.
- Polished UI for easier reading.
- Fixed bugs
New in IObit Malware Fighter 3.4.0.9 (Nov 12, 2015)
- Continually expanded database to remove the latest threats
- Added the removal of DNS Unlocker, Magical Find, Trade Exchange, esurf.biz hijacker, etc
- Enhanced the stability for better Win 10 support
- Updated localization files
- Fixed general bugs
New in IObit Malware Fighter 4.0.0.28 Beta 1.0 (Oct 30, 2015)
- Added the world’s leading Bitdefender anti-virus & anti-malware engine for more comprehensive protection.
- New IObit anti-malware engine for more deeply and efficiently threat detecting and removing.
- A 10X larger database supports the removal of over 100 million hidden malware and viruses.
- Dramatically enhanced the scan speed by adopting cache scan mechanism.
- Minimize the resource usage during threat scanning and removing for smoother PC experience
- New quarantine method for more effective deletion and easier restore.
- New UI, simpler and easier to use.
- Enhanced Browser Protect for safer and smoother browsing.
- Fully support with Windows 10.
New in IObit Malware Fighter 3.3.0.8 (Aug 19, 2015)
- Added full support of Security Guard for Windows 10.
- Added support for Microsoft Edge in Anti-Tracking and Cookies Guard.
- Expanded database to remove the latest PUP and adware.
- New added removal of Sale Clipper, AdsAlert, AnyProtect, and MiuiTab.
- Fixed general bugs.
New in IObit Malware Fighter 3.2.0.8 (May 29, 2015)
- Expanded database to remove the latest PUP and adware
- New added removal of YourAdExchange, Web Shield, BrowseFox, and Zombie Invasion
- Enhanced the stability of scan
- Enhanced DNS protect for more precise protection
- Fixed general bugs
New in IObit Malware Fighter 3.1.0.18 (Apr 2, 2015)
- Expanded database to remove more latest adware, including superfish.
- Strengthened Surfing Protection to block more malicious websites.
- Enhanced the support for Firefox in Homepage Protection.
- Optimized the scanning process when the system is idle.
- Added Kurdish and Indonesian languages.
- Fixed general bugs.
New in IObit Malware Fighter 3.0.1.12 (Jan 20, 2015)
- Expanded database supports removing over 1,000,000 latest malware.
- New generation engine provides higher detection and more thorough cleanup.
- New Security Guard provides more intelligent and comprehensive protection.
- New Browser Protect protects your homepage, search engine, online surfing and privacy data.
- New Plugin / Toolbar Cleaner removes malicious browser plugins & toolbars much easily.
- New Anti-Tracking clears harmful tracking data safely.
- New DNS Protect effectively protects your DNS from malicious modification.
- New Silent Mode provides undisrupted environment and reduces resource consumption.
- Supported Windows 10 Technical Preview.
New in IObit Malware Fighter 2.5.0.8 (Oct 17, 2014)
- Expanded database to scan more latest threats.
- Enhanced the update process for better stability.
- Improved the registration process to be much smarter.
- Optimized a few language strings to clear up confusion.
- Updated several multi-languages to the latest.
- Fixed general bugs.
New in IObit Malware Fighter 2.4.1.16 (Jun 24, 2014)
- Added Security Reinforce to reinforce the security of system weakness, especially for Windows XP.
- Added Arabic, Thai, Hebrew languages support.
- Improved compatibility to support more anti-virus programs.
- Fixed the update errors.
- Fixed the launch failure error.
- Fixed general bugs.
New in IObit Malware Fighter 2.4.1.14 (May 19, 2014)
- Added Security Reinforce to reinforce the security of system weakness, especially for Windows XP.
- Added Arabic, Thai, Hebrew languages support.
- Improved compatibility to support more anti-virus programs.
- Fixed the update errors.
- Fixed the launch failure error.
- Fixed general bugs.
New in IObit Malware Fighter 2.3.0.8 (Jan 17, 2014)
- Upgraded scanning engine to improve its stability.
- Expanded database to scan more latest threats
- Optimized the registration process to be much smarter.
- Enhanced the support of AD Blocker to Firefox26.
- Improved User Interface.
- Fixed other general bugs.
New in IObit Malware Fighter 2.2.1.2 (Jan 10, 2014)
- Improved the Feature of Manually Adding Files to Ignore List.
- Improved AD Blocker to Help Block Web Ads.
- Improved the Update Process and Function.
- Fixed Bugs Reported by Users.
- Fixed Other General Bugs.
New in IObit Malware Fighter 2.2.0.16 (Nov 13, 2013)
- Improved the Support for Windows 8.1 and IE11.
- Greatly Enhanced the Detection and Remove Ability of Web Threats for Smart Scan and Full Scan.
- Added the Feature of Manually Adding Files to Ignore List.
- Added AD Blocker to Help Block Web Ads.
- Improved the Processing Flow for Real-time Protection.
- Improved the Update Process.
- Improved User Interface to Be More Friendly.
- Fixed General Bugs.
New in IObit Malware Fighter 2.1 Final (Aug 17, 2013)
- Fully compatible with Windows 8.1
- Added an option to remember action for guard notification
- Improved UI for easier understanding
- Improved scanning process
- Updated cookies database
- Fixed general bugs
New in IObit Malware Fighter 2.0 Final (May 21, 2013)
- Brand-new metro style UI for a more intuitive and seamless user experience
- Improved IObit unique "Dual-Core "engine for deeper and faster detection
- New generation of real-time protection technology to protect PC in a quiet and intelligent way
- New "Smart One-Stop Solution" to fix all problems with only one click
- New IObit "Cloud Security" to analyze suspicious files better
- New quick setting for more convenient and faster setup
- Full support for Windows 8
New in IObit Malware Fighter 1.5.0.2 (Jul 6, 2012)
- Added support for Windows 8 Release Preview
- Improved UI
- Updated language file
- Fixed general bugs
New in IObit Malware Fighter 1.1 Final (Jul 15, 2011)
- Improved Detection Engine
- Improved interface
- Improved Real-time Protection
- Updated definitions
- Fixed general bugs
New in IObit Malware Fighter 1.0 Final (Jun 2, 2011)
- Improved Engine for Smart Scan, Full Scan and Custom Scan
- Brand new & easy-to-use interface
- Enhanced real-time protection
- Creative Cloud Computing Technology
New in IObit Malware Fighter 2.0 Beta (Apr 5, 2011)
- Added multi-languages support
- Improved scan engine
- Improved interface
- Fixed general bugs
New in IObit Malware Fighter 1.1 Beta (Jan 31, 2011)
- Improved Interface
- Added Ignore function
- Improved scan engine
- Fixed general bugs
New in IObit Malware Fighter 1.0 Beta (Dec 27, 2010)
- Driver-level scan/remove/protection technology to fight the most stubborn malware while to make sure we do not lag your PC
- More protection from various malware
- New interface
- A simple cloud function