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Malwarebytes Browser Guard version history - 25 versions

Malwarebytes Browser Guard by Malwarebytes

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Malwarebytes Browser Guard version history - 25 versions

  • Be careful with old versions! These versions are displayed for testing and reference purposes.You should always use the latest version of an add-on.

  • Latest version

    Version 2.6.3

    Released May 23, 2023 - 24.5 MB
    Works with firefox 87.0 and later
    Improvements/Features
    • New Premium feature, export/import settings.
    • Update Logo color in toolbar.
    • New setting to hide notifications.

    Stability/Issues fixed
    • Fixed block page wording.
    • Improved stability.

    Source code released under Malwarebytes Software License Agreement

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  • Older versions

    Version 2.6.2

    Released May 4, 2023 - 24.67 MB
    Works with firefox 87.0 and later
    Improvements/Features
    • Added Content Block feature (requires a Premium subscription [Windows only]).
    • Added Full Protection tab showing overall device protection.
    • Malicious block notifications.
    • New and refreshed UI.

    Stability/Issues fixed
    • Block count icons are more accurate.

    Source code released under Malwarebytes Software License Agreement

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  • Version 2.5.9

    Released Mar 9, 2023 - 17.24 MB
    Works with firefox 87.0 and later
    Improvements/Features
    • Improved credit card skimming protection
    • Improved tech support scam (TSS) protection

    Stability/Issues fixed
    • Minor fixes with this release

    Source code released under Malwarebytes Software License Agreement

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  • Version 2.5.7

    Released Feb 6, 2023 - 16.42 MB
    Works with firefox 87.0 and later
    Improvements/Features
    • Improved protection from malicious downloads.

    Source code released under Malwarebytes Software License Agreement

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  • Version 2.5.6

    Released Dec 12, 2022 - 18.13 MB
    Works with firefox 87.0 and later
    Improvements/Features
    • Added more generic top-level domains (gTLDs) to the gTLD setting
    • Improved FP Prevention
    • Security updates

    Source code released under Malwarebytes Software License Agreement

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  • Version 2.5.5

    Released Nov 17, 2022 - 17.94 MB
    Works with firefox 87.0 and later
    Improvements/Features
    • Turn on native messaging by default
    • Deprecate PUP database

    Stability/Issues fixed
    • Fix discrepancies in block statstics

    Source code released under Malwarebytes Software License Agreement

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  • Version 2.5.4

    Released Oct 10, 2022 - 17.78 MB
    Works with firefox 87.0 and later
    Stability/Issues fixed
    • Fix issue where Ads/Tracker list view breaks when URL is added to allow list
    • Fix security warning on moment.js library

    Source code released under Malwarebytes Software License Agreement

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  • Version 2.5.3

    Released Aug 29, 2022 - 17.67 MB
    Works with firefox 87.0 and later
    Improvements/Features
    • Update social media ad blocking

    Source code released under Malwarebytes Software License Agreement

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  • Version 2.5.2

    Released Aug 17, 2022 - 17.64 MB
    Works with firefox 87.0 and later
    Stability/Issues fixed
    • Fixed an issue preventing protection updates

    Source code released under Malwarebytes Software License Agreement

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  • Version 2.5.0

    Released Aug 11, 2022 - 18.12 MB
    Works with firefox 87.0 and later
    Improvements/Features
    • Database Updates

    Source code released under Malwarebytes Software License Agreement

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  • Version 2.4.5

    Released Jul 26, 2022 - 18.17 MB
    Works with firefox 87.0 and later
    Improvements/Features
    • Improved social media ad blocking
    • Improved phishing protections

    Source code released under Malwarebytes Software License Agreement

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  • Version 2.4.4

    Released Jun 28, 2022 - 18.09 MB
    Works with firefox 87.0 and later
    Improvements/Features
    • TSS Logic Improvements

    Stability/Issues fixed
    • Fix SBOX_FATAL_MEMORY_EXCEEDED error

    Source code released under Malwarebytes Software License Agreement

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  • Version 2.4.3

    Released Jun 8, 2022 - 17.81 MB
    Works with firefox 87.0 and later
    Improvements/Features
    • Improved mitigation logic to prevent false positive detections.
    • Updated Facebook ad blocking.

    Stability/Issues fixed
    • Fixed issue with counting of heuristic ad blocks.
    • Fixed issue with factory reset not working on Firefox.

    Source code released under Malwarebytes Software License Agreement

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  • Version 2.4.2

    Released May 23, 2022 - 17.63 MB
    Works with firefox 87.0 and later
    Improvements/Features
    • Improved detection of a type of drive-by download malware (SocGholish).
    • Improved logic to minimize download false positives.
    • Improved prevention of Cross Site Scripting (XSS) attacks.
    • Updated Facebook ad blocking

    Source code released under Malwarebytes Software License Agreement

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  • Version 2.4.1

    Released May 9, 2022 - 17.61 MB
    Works with firefox 87.0 and later
    Stability/Issues fixed
    • Fixed issue blocking heuristic ads when the customer selects "Trusted on this site".
    • Fixed issue with Factory reset not working.

    Source code released under Malwarebytes Software License Agreement

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  • Version 2.4.0

    Released Apr 21, 2022 - 17.63 MB
    Works with firefox 87.0 and later
    Improvements/Features
    • Improved blocking of Malvertizing push notifications.
    • Several startup performance improvements.
    • Improved Malware detection.
    • Improved Skimmer detection.

    Source code released under Malwarebytes Software License Agreement

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  • Version 2.3.21

    Released Apr 7, 2022 - 17.8 MB
    Works with firefox 87.0 and later
    Improvements/Features
    • Improved Ad/Tracker blocking.
    • Improved performance for amazon.com and google.com domains.
    • Included an option in the shell injection protection pop-up to turn off scam blocking.
    • Updated image formats to improve performance.

    Stability/Issues fixed
    • Fixed issue when the block counter exceeds 3 digits on the Browser Guard icon.

    Source code released under Malwarebytes Software License Agreement

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  • Version 2.3.20

    Released Mar 16, 2022 - 17.77 MB
    Works with firefox 87.0 and later
    Improvements/Features
    • Improved performance on YouTube.
    • Improved behavior of shell injection blocks when editing WordPress sites.
    • Updated translations.

    Stability/Issues fixed
    • Fixed issue with badge counter not incrementing on Facebook.

    Source code released under Malwarebytes Software License Agreement

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  • Version 2.3.19

    Released Feb 23, 2022 - 18.14 MB
    Works with firefox 87.0 and later
    Improvements/Features
    • Added ad blocking for LinkedIn.
    • Updated translations for Russian language.

    Stability/Issues fixed
    • Fixed issue with database update error recovery.
    • Fixed issue with adding a site to the allow list from a block page.
    • Fixed issue with blocked images not being immediately removed.

    Source code released under Malwarebytes Software License Agreement

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  • Version 2.3.18

    Released Feb 16, 2022 - 18.73 MB
    Works with firefox 87.0 and later
    Stability/Issues fixed
    • Remove Premium Install pop-up.
    • Fixed issue where some shopping sites were mistakenly blocked.

    Source code released under Malwarebytes Software License Agreement

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  • Version 2.3.17

    Released Feb 9, 2022 - 18.68 MB
    Works with firefox 87.0 and later
    Improvements/Features
    • Improved skimmer detection rates.
    • Improved suspicious activity detection.
    • Improved ad detection on websites.
    • Clarified "Check for updates" button messaging.
    • Updated translations in Blocked Items context menu.

    Stability/Issues fixed
    • Fixed issue with tables in Blocked Items tab.
    • Fixed issue with UI on third party extension pages.

    Source code released under Malwarebytes Software License Agreement

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  • Version 2.3.15

    Released Jan 20, 2022 - 19.26 MB
    Works with firefox 87.0 and later
    Improvements/Features
    • Added an option to reset Malwarebytes Browser Guard and clear the cache.
    • Added language translations for Blocked Items and Suspicious Download pages.

    Stability/Issues fixed
    • Fixed issue with excluded website being blocked.
    • Improved compatibility with other download monitoring add-ons.

    Source code released under Malwarebytes Software License Agreement

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  • Version 2.3.14

    Released Dec 14, 2021 - 19.53 MB
    Works with firefox 87.0 and later
    Improvements/Features
    • Updated the warning message displayed when a user tries to download files with suspicious content.

    Stability/Issues fixed
    • Incognito mode fixes
    • Malware blocking inconsistency fix

    Source code released under Malwarebytes Software License Agreement

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  • Version 2.3.13

    Released Nov 23, 2021 - 19.57 MB
    Works with firefox 80.0 and later
    Improvements/Features
    • Improved Youtube video ad skipping
    • Updated language translations
    • Improved detection performance
    • Heuristic updates

    Source code released under Malwarebytes Software License Agreement

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  • Version 2.3.12

    Released Nov 10, 2021 - 19.48 MB
    Works with firefox 70.0 and later
    Improvements/Features
    • Added ability for user to block ads that are not detected by Browser Guard.
    • Updated the messaging for the Check for updates button to better reflect update completion.
    • Improved Scam subtype descriptions.
    • Statistics page now shows dates in user's locale.

    Stability/Issues fixed
    • Corrected the Current Website displayed when a download is redirected.
    • Browser Guard was blocking downloads on some sites that were added to the Allow list.
    • Welcome pages were not responsive.

    Source code released under Malwarebytes Software License Agreement

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