Updates 6/24/25 - MalwareBytes

Hello Malwarebytes community,

Malwarebytes v5.3.3.198 component package 135.0.5296 is now available.

You can get the update right away by clicking "Check for updates" in Settings > General. Or, it will be automatically installed if you have automatic updates enabled.

Features and improvements

• Brand new Malwarebytes-managed VPN backend (see details here)
• Restructured Notifications Settings page and introduced more granular controls
• Slightly revisited onboarding experience for new installations
• Refined Dashboard layout for free and licensed users
• Improved SSO activation flow for a smoother login experience
• Aligned Dashboard and Tray Menu behavior for VPN connect/disconnect actions
• Enhanced proxy settings validation to prevent misconfigurations

Issues fixed

• Fixed an issue where Exploit Protection failed to load on some Windows 7 and Windows 8 machines
• Resolved a crash when using the new Tray Menu with Tamper Protection enabled
• Other minor usability improvements across the interface