Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.61.0.1400 - Changelog

What's new in Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.61.0.1400:

April 10th, 2012

Improvements:
· Up to 25% faster Quick scans for 64-bit operating systems.
· Chameleon usability enhancements.
· Enhanced reliability of program updates with additional security checks.
· Password command line enhancements (paid version only).

Issues Fixed:
· Scheduled scan logs now include accurate protection status.
· Context menu 'Scan with Malwarebytes Anti-Malware' now displays in selected language.

What's new in Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.61.0.1300 Beta:

March 24th, 2012

Improvements:
· Up to 25% faster Quick scans for 64-bit operating systems.
· Chameleon usability enhancements.
· Enhanced reliability of program updates with additional security checks.
· Password command line enhancements (paid version only).

Issues Fixed:
· Scheduled scan logs now include accurate protection status.
· Context menu 'Scan with Malwarebytes Anti-Malware' now displays in selected language.

What's new in Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.60.1.1000:

January 31st, 2012

Issues Fixed:
· Fixed issue resulting in freezes in certain third-party security products on Windows XP.
· Fixed issue where ignore list was not reloaded after a database update.
· Fixed issue where certain malformed ignore list data would result in a mbamcore.dll crash.
· Fixed issue where desktop icon was not created on certain upgrade installations.
· Fixed issues with Dutch, Belarusian, and Korean language files.
· Added Greek language file.

What's new in Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.60.0.1800:

December 28th, 2011

New Features:
· Malwarebytes Chameleon technology gets Malwarebytes Anti-Malware running even when blocked by infection.
· Incremental updates (paid version only).
· Ability to password protect key program settings (paid version only).

Improvements:
· Improved reliability and performance of the update process.
· Detection and removal engine enhancements.
· System tray icon now dynamically displays selected language.
· Settings for Protection Module behavior can be changed without protection being active.
· Improved DOR (Delete On Reboot) technology to enhance threat removal process.
· Restructured log formats to include greater detail on system information and detected threats.
· Improved error messages to make them more user friendly.
· Scheduled updates now occur within 15 minutes of scheduled time.
· Custom log locations now displayed in Logs tab.
· Protection logs can be saved in custom locations.
· Program version release date now displayed on About tab.

Issues Fixed:
· Fix for database not updating properly on Czech installations of Microsoft Windows.
· Fix for certain scenarios where scans failed to complete.

What's new in Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.51.2.1300:

September 13th, 2011

· Fixed issue with users with { or } in user account names
· Internal bug fixes

What's new in Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.51.1.1800:

July 15th, 2011

· Fixed minor updating issues.
· Fixed issue with trials expiring too early.
· Fixed GUI language bugs.
· Fixed issue where Ignore List was not honored by the Protection Module.
· Fixed issue where limited users were prompted to update an outdated database.

What's new in Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.51.0.600 Beta:

May 21st, 2011

New Features:
· 14-day trial of the PRO version is now available. This is optional to all users.
· Scheduler now has an edit button.
· User is now notified of program updates awaiting installation.

Overall Improvements:
· Scheduling has been simplified, including relocation of scheduler.
· Website Blocking is now disabled when protection is turned off.
· Logs are sorted by date automatically.
· Updating is now much more efficient.
· All HKCU settings can now be set in HKLM to override user settings.
· Protection module now more efficient in terms of I/O read bytes.

Issues Fixed:
· Fixed ignore list not working for default registry data, i.e. for Broken.OpenCommand.
· Add to ignore list menu item is now left enabled if show tooltip balloon is unchecked.
· User is now able to update from the system tray even if the scanner is open.
· Fixed full scan drive list updating issue.
· Fixed issue with protection module not honoring ignore list after an item is restored from the quarantined.
· Date format on update tab is now the same as the system tray.

What's new in Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.50.1.1100:

December 22nd, 2010

· Fixed issue with the scheduler not performing realtime updates.
· Fixed multiple issues with product crashing during a scan.
· Fixed issue with log not saving on certain command line scans.
· Fixed various issues with Finnish, Italian, and Norwegian languages.
· Fixed formatting and misspelling issues in product help file.

What's new in Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.50.1:

December 22nd, 2010

· Fixed issue with the scheduler not performing realtime updates.
· Fixed multiple issues with product crashing during a scan.
· Fixed issue with log not saving on certain command line scans.
· Fixed various issues with Finnish, Italian, and Norwegian languages.
· Fixed formatting and misspelling issues in product help file.

What's new in Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.50:

December 1st, 2010

New Features:
· Ability to scan system startup locations for improved detection and to target persistent malware that may be obstructing removal.
· Right-click context menu scans now use heuristics.

Issues Fixed:
· Improved compatibility with antivirus software.
· Fixed issue with "Recover if missed by" setting in scheduler not working correctly on Windows 2000 and Windows XP.
· Fixed issue with "Recover if missed by" setting in scheduler not working for scans and updates scheduled to run 'Once'.
· Fixed issue with Heuristics.Shuriken causing the program to freeze or crash.
· Fixed issue with certain infections going undetected by the protection module in 64-bit Windows versions.
· Fixed issue with silent scans not creating logs in certain scenarios.

What's new in Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.50 Beta:

November 11th, 2010

· Dramatically improved scan speed: up to 5 times faster.
· Dramatically improved stability of both the scanner and protection module (free and pro version, respectively).
· More responsive: program loads up to 3 times faster, and protection module has lower impact on system resources (pro version only).
· New internal detection algorithms enable detection of more real-world malware.
· You can now add files and folders to the ignore list manually.
· Ability to schedule and unschedule scans and updates from the command line (pro version only).
· Notifications of blocked malicious websites now include additional details such as type, port, and process on Windows Vista and higher.
· Dramatically improved flash scan (pro version only) -- determine whether a more in-depth scan is needed, in less than 10 seconds on many machines.
· One-touch easy-to-use option to keep protection up-to-date automatically (pro version only).
· "Warn if database is outdated by:" option now warns if the database is far out-of-date (7 days by default), including for protection (pro version only).

What's new in Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.46:

April 30th, 2010

· Improved database loading speed by approximately 15%.
· Drastically improved performance of Website Blocking on Windows Vista and 7.
· Fixed various scheduler compatibility issues on Windows 2000.
· Fixed issue with quotations around paths passed to /logtofile and /logtofolder.
· Fixed issue with detecting certain leftover traces of an infection.
· Fixed issue with freeze when adding a shared printer on the network.

What's new in Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.45:

March 30th, 2010

· Added new scheduling engine for our customers featuring realtime updating, more finely-grained scheduled scanning/updating, and a streamlined interface.
· Added new flash scanning option which searches for malicious objects in memory and load point locations.
· Added compatibility with Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) for our corporate customers.
· Added a brand new advanced heuristics detection module named Shuriken that will be integrated into both scanner and protection module.
· Integrated website blocking options and other customizable policies into the main program interface.
· Heavily improved command line interface allowing customers to scan and remove automatically and silently.
· Heavily improved updating module which should solve various updating issues. Also added full proxy support including authentication and integration into the GUI.
· Fixed a large number of various issues and enhanced overall stability of the scanner and protection module.

What's new in Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.44:

January 8th, 2010

· (FIXED) Minor issue with /runupdate displaying dialogs on errors.
· (FIXED) Saving bug report to initial directory failed silently.
· (FIXED) Issue with protection module not starting on Windows 2000.
· (FIXED) Censored license key on About tab.
· (FIXED) Protection module leaking memory on certain machine configurations.
· (ADDED) New command line parameter: /errorsilent (see help file).

What's new in Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.43:

December 31st, 2009

· (FIXED) Minor issue with crash during scans.
· (FIXED) Minor issues with 704 (0, 0) errors.
· (FIXED) Problems with memory usage spiking in protection module.
· (FIXED) Problems detecting certain types of malicious software.
· (ADDED) Support for Belarusian language.

What's new in Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.42:

December 4th, 2009

· (FIXED) Minor issue during reboot after malware cleanup.
· (FIXED) Various errors during scan.
· (FIXED) Improved multiple heuristics.
· (FIXED) Minor issue while removing items from ignore list.
· (ADDED) Internet Explorer version included in scan logs.
· (ADDED) Protection logs now show on Logs tab.
· (ADDED) Ability to ignore blocked IP addresses permanently.
· (ADDED) 64-bit compatibility for context menu.

What's new in Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.41:

September 11th, 2009

· (FIXED) Drastically improved product load speed on slower machines.
· (FIXED) Issue with IP Protection blocking certain IPs it should not.
· (FIXED) Improved memory usage in scanner and protection module.
· (FIXED) Improved malware removal capabilities.
· (FIXED) Scan detecting items that did not exist (junction issue).
· (ADDED) Support for Hebrew language.

What's new in Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.40:

August 4th, 2009

· Fixes the "C++ runtime-error" crashes

What's new in Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.39:

July 14th, 2009

· (FIXED) Installer uses /updateshowdialog now instead of /runupdate.
· (FIXED) /runupdate no longer displays program update dialog. Only /updateshowdialog does.
· (FIXED) Problem removing registry items with (default) values.
· (FIXED) Minor issues with 32-bit context menu. (64-bit coming soon).
· (FIXED) Multiple significant issues with protection module.
· (ADDED) Scanner returns error codes (error levels) for batch file users.
· (ADDED) Protection module now logs errors and threats to a log file.

What's new in Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.38:

June 17th, 2009

· (FIXED) Minor issue with updating.
· (FIXED) Certain types of freezing during full and quick scans.
· (FIXED) Problem with Estonian language and installer.
· (FIXED) Certain folders showing up as files in results list.
· (FIXED) Scan time improperly displayed if Abort Scan clicked after Pause Scan.
· (FIXED) Error during loading log files after database update.
· (FIXED) Issues with freezing in protection mode. Certain conflicts with anti-virus software.
· (ADDED) Some proxy support, please see /proxy command line parameter.
· (ADDED) New command line parameters: /logtofolder, /logtofile (see help file).

What's new in Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.35:

March 26th, 2009

· (FIXED) Minor bug during product registration
· (FIXED) Moved purchase link to be less invasive
· (FIXED) Major bug quarantining registry values
· (ADDED) New heuristics for rogue spyware removers
· (ADDED) New banner image
· (ADDED) Protection module icon turns gray when protection disabled

What's new in Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.34:

March 26th, 2009

· (FIXED) Removing registry keys with corrupt permissions
· (FIXED) Removal of drivers now improved
· (FIXED) Improved memory usage (more to come!)
· (FIXED) Certain types of freezing during full scan
· (FIXED) Improved full scan times significantly
· (ADDED) Better detection techniques for the real-time protection module
· (ADDED) Directories now counted as items scanned
· (ADDED) Disinfection for certain USB spread infections (Conficker)
· (ADDED) New command line parameter: /schedule (see help file)

What's new in Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.33:

January 15th, 2009

· (FIXED) Issue with Latvian language file.
· (FIXED) Improved activation license key checking.
· (ADDED) Safeguard to prevent users from losing scan results.
· (ADDED) Created framework for Malwarebytes' scripting language.
· (ADDED) Updater now has 900+ access points (mirrors).

What's new in Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.32:

January 15th, 2009

· (FIXED) Issues detecting certain types of malware.
· (FIXED) Miscellaneous problems with heuristics.
· (ADDED) Better detection for the Vundo infection.
· (ADDED) Support for Latvian and Croatian languages.

What's new in Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.31:

December 4th, 2008

· (FIXED) Minor issues with heuristics and false detections.
· (FIXED) Improved activation license key checking.
· (FIXED) Removal on reboot now uses RunOnce registry key.
· (ADDED) Support for Ukrainian language.
· (ADDED) Heuristics for newer infections.

What's new in Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.30:

October 23rd, 2008

· (FIXED) Minor issues with protection module.
· (FIXED) Miscellaneous problems with heuristics.

What's new in Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.29:

October 17th, 2008

· (FIXED) Drastically improved heuristics detections.
· (ADDED) Brand new protection module.
· (ADDED) Brand new scheduler, protection no longer has to run.
· (ADDED) Support for Greek and Macedonian languages.

What's new in Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.28:

September 10th, 2008

· (FIXED) Problem with heuristics on Windows 2000.
· (ADDED) Better malware regeneration prevention on reboot.

What's new in Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.27:

September 8th, 2008

· (FIXED) Main window now brought to front when the scan finishes.
· (ADDED) Function to restore broken SecurityProviders.
· (ADDED) Associations are now checked for malicious entries.
· (ADDED) Heuristics for common infections.
· (ADDED) New mirror to updates.

What's new in Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.26:

September 2nd, 2008

· (FIXED) Problem repairing certain registry keys.
· (FIXED) Converted log file names to ISO standard.
· (FIXED) False positives on limited user accounts.
· (ADDED) Safeguard to prevent users from losing scan results.
· (ADDED) Brand new header logo.

What's new in Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.25:

August 18th, 2008

· (FIXED) Problem with ignore list.
· (FIXED) Problem repairing certain registry keys.
· (FIXED) Overflow error during removal.
· (FIXED) Improved detection of multiple components.
· (FIXED) Drastically improved scan speed.
· (ADDED) Advanced technology to delete files on reboot.
· (ADDED) Ability to run a truly silent install.
· (ADDED) Support for Chinese Simplified, Chinese Traditional and Polish languages.

What's new in Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.24:

July 31st, 2008

· Problem with GUI closing after program update.
· False positives with Zlob and Vundo heuristics.
· Improved detection of random named BHOs.
· Support for Turkish language

What's new in Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.23:

July 24th, 2008

· (FIXED) Minor problems with Protection Module.
· (ADDED) New BHO heuristics.
· (ADDED) Better heuristics for rootkit detection.
· (ADDED) New shell extension that supports multiple file scanning.

What's new in Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.22:

July 21st, 2008

· (FIXED) Error 721 (0, 93).
· (FIXED) Random freezing during scan.
· (FIXED) Minor problems repairing LSA registry values.
· (ADDED) New command line parameters: /fullscan and /fullscanterminate.

What's new in Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.20:

July 8th, 2008

· (FIXED) Improved overall quality of code.
· (FIXED) Improved detection of certain malicious components.
· (FIXED) Minor GUI inconsistencies.
· (FIXED) Improved error handling.
· (FIXED) Problem fixing LSP entries.
· (FIXED) Potential for memory leaks in Protection Module.
· (ADDED) Support for Russian language.

What's new in Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.19:

June 29th, 2008

· 1. (FIXED) Various problems with update.
· 2. (FIXED) Improved protection module stability and speed.
· 3. (ADDED) Advanced detection schemes for Trojan.Vundo.
· 4. (ADDED) Windows version number to log file.
· 5. (ADDED) Support for Czech language.

What's new in Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.17:

June 10th, 2008

· (FIXED) Problem saving certain settings.
· (FIXED) Optimized removal functions.
· (FIXED) Problems with scheduler.

What's new in Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.16:

June 10th, 2008

· (FIXED) Errors during scanning.
· (FIXED) Minor problems during reboot removal.
· (FIXED) Problems with ignore list buttons.
· (FIXED) Errors during program unload.
· (ADDED) Direct disk access to open and read locked files.
· (ADDED) Ignore button to make ignoring items quicker.

What's new in Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.15:

June 6th, 2008

· (FIXED) Time delay when clicking the scan button.
· (FIXED) Completely removed COMCTL32.OCX dependency.
· (FIXED) Minor bug that produced rare false positives.
· (FIXED) Quarantining files now retains their attributes.
· (ADDED) Advanced detection of directories, registry entries and rootkits.

What's new in Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.08:

March 10th, 2008

· (FIXED) Problem creating quick launch icon
· (FIXED) Program not closing properly
· (FIXED) Errors 708/730 on Unicode systems after update
· (FIXED) Problems with Protection Module recognizing updates
· (ADDED) Support for Finnish language
· (ADDED) Database update after program update

What's new in Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.04:

February 19th, 2008

· (FIXED) Minor bug in Winsock LSP repair.
· (FIXED) Improved autostart detection.
· (FIXED) Flicker of desktop during update.
· (FIXED) Quarantine problem with restoring files with no folder.
· (ADDED) CatchMe driver for better file deletion.
· (ADDED) Delete on reboot for registry items.
· (ADDED) Support for Swedish language.

What's new in Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.03:

February 11th, 2008

· (FIXED) Bug loading heuristics defintions.
· (FIXED) Minor update problems.
· (FIXED) Quarantine items being detected in scan.
· (FIXED) Error 708 after updating.
· (FIXED) Problems with ignore list not working on regisry.
· (ADDED) Folder and file alternate data stream detection.
· (ADDED) New command line parameter: /updateshowdialog.
· (ADDED) Advanced detection for certain infections.

What's new in Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.01:

January 27th, 2008

· (FIXED) FileASSASSIN noticing no file was selected.
· (FIXED) Problem with registration failing on certain licenses.
· (FIXED) Minor issues with Protection Module.
· (ADDED) File selected by FileASSASSIN now displayed.
· (ADDED) New command line parameter: /minimized.
· (ADDED) Ability to start scheduled tasks minimized.
· (ADDED) Update mirrors in update tab.
· (ADDED) Logs tab to view and delete log files.
· (ADDED) Support for German language.

What's new in Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 0.91 Beta:

January 21st, 2008

· (FIXED) Improved detection of autostart locations
· (FIXED) Improved removal functions
· (FIXED) Minor GUI tweaks
· (FIXED) Quicker abort scan response
· (FIXED) Problem with recursive folder quarantining
· (ADDED) Ability to manually save logfile to any location
· (ADDED) Support for Slovenian and Italian languages
· (ADDED) Column sorting to quarantine and ignore list
· (REMOVED) Scanning of CD-ROM drives

What's new in Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 0.90 Public Beta:

January 14th, 2008

· (FIXED) Problem with ignore list not loading
· (FIXED) Uncountable number of minor internal bugs
· (FIXED) Problem with symbolic links on Vista
· (FIXED) Major problems with realtime protection
· (FIXED) Changed the way languages are named and loaded
· (ADDED) First attempt at help file
· (ADDED) Support for Brazilian Portuguese language

What's new in Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 0.89 Public Beta:

January 9th, 2008

· (FIXED) Problem with ignore list not working
· (FIXED) Setup still running if update during setup fails
· (FIXED) Problem with open logfile location shortcut failing
· (ADDED) New realtime protection files and removed passwords
· (ADDED) Support for Dutch and French languages

What's new in Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 0.79 Beta:

December 10th, 2007

· (FIXED) Minor scan speed optimizations.
· (FIXED) Minor optimizations to module handler.
· (FIXED) Minor GUI changes.

What's new in Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 0.78 Beta:

December 7th, 2007

· (FIXED) Error using FileASSASSIN without running scan first.
· (FIXED) Lots of typos and improper grammar.
· (FIXED) Minor problems with language loading and display sizes.
· (FIXED) Window size is now smaller.
· (FIXED) Service and GUID scanning.
· (ADDED) Better error handling to database loading.
· (ADDED) Drive icon in full scan form.

What's new in Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 0.77 Beta:

December 4th, 2007

· (FIXED) Transplanted file detection.
· (FIXED) SharedDLL detection.
· (FIXED) File from registry function not working when no path existed.
· (FIXED) Wrong scan item count being displayed.
· (ADDED) Check if context menu exists before registering.
· (ADDED) Time elapsed to logfile.

What's new in Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 0.76 Beta:

December 2nd, 2007

· (FIXED) Moved some settings around.
· (FIXED) Installer does not register context menu, first run does.
· (ADDED) "Open logfile location" to start menu shortcuts.
· (ADDED) Digital signature to uninstaller.
· (ADDED) SharedDLLs key to registry scan.
· (ADDED) ModuleUsage key to registry scan.
· (ADDED) Monitor uninstallation code to uninstaller.

What's new in Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 0.69 Beta:

October 31st, 2007

· (FIXED) MD5 detection failing on certain files.
· (FIXED) Problem with Explorer not restarting after termination.
· (ADDED) Safeguard against Shell deletion on removal.

What's new in Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 0.67 Beta:

August 11th, 2007

· (FIXED) Improved erasing of arrays.
· (FIXED) Improved expansion of variables.
· (FIXED) Database support on Unicode systems.
· (FIXED) Corrupted encryption of quarantine items.
· (ADDED) Old version of database in update success screen.
· (ADDED) Ability to enable/disable context menu.

What's new in Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 0.66 Beta:

August 9th, 2007

· (FIXED) Problems with initial memory scan.
· (FIXED) HKCU key expansion.
· (FIXED) Problem with complex infections not being detected.
· (FIXED) Problem with modules being confused as processes.
· (FIXED) Improved overall stability and speed of entire application.
· (ADDED) More details to log.
· (REMOVED) Registry permission code, too buggy.

What's new in Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 0.68 Beta:

August 20th, 2007

· (FIXED) Huge problem loading database on Windows 2000/XP