After testing a few betas, Malwarebytes Corp has released the stable version of Malwarebytes 4.0 for Windows and is available for download. The new version with redesigned UI comes with the “Malwarebytes Kanata” engine to protect users against Zero-hour threats.
Malwarebytes 4.0.4 Premium now registers as primary security program in Windows Security Center to replace Windows Defender or third-party antivirus you’ve installed on Windows.
You can undo this by visiting the Security tab in Malwarebytes Settings: Click on cogwheel, select Security >Windows Security Center, disable “Always register Malwarebytes in Windows Security Center”.
Malwarebytes claims their new Kanata Engine “provides superior malware detection for Zero Hour threats in particular while improving performance for faster scans”.
Malwarebytes now sports a new user interface.
Internet Connection is required to install Malwarebytes v4.0 which now available with online installer by default, don’t worry! Here is the offline installer [147 MB].
Malwarebytes 4 will continue to support Windows 7 SP1 or higher.
The Malwarebytes free version, when compared with Premium, like before, doesn’t provide real-time protection and schedule scan option, but you can run on-demand scans whenever you need it.
What’s new:
improved zero-hour detection – pinpoints new threats as they arise and before they can wreak havoc on your device
Expanded malware detection – blocks even more malware for improved protection
Signature-less behavioral detection – identifies the latest variants of dangerous malware families that attempt to evade traditional signatures through runtime packing, obfuscation, and encryption, offering instant protection against new threats that traditional AV has a hard time detecting
Faster threat definition process – streamlines the publishing of new definitions, reducing the time it takes to protect you from new threats
Revamped user interface – Completely redesigned user interface that is intuitive, more informative and simple to use
Threat statistics – allows you to see what Malwarebytes is doing for you in real-time and get a first-hand view of what threats are coming at you (and being blocked)
Cybersecurity news – dynamic feed keeps you informed of the latest threats and other security topics
Easier updates – more automation means you receive the latest protection with less effort
Use Malwarebytes Support tool, if you experience any issues in uninstalling the program.
