AV-Test was even less impressed, awarding Malwarebytes 5. That placed it 19th out of 21 apps: only K7 Security and eScan scored lower. Malwarebytes hasn't submitted its software to SE-Labs consumer tests for a while.
That's not great. Okay, it's terrible. To try to verify this, maybe get some more detail, we put Malwarebytes through a few tests of our own. The first involved test apps which exploited common Windows tools to create processes, download malicious files and generally behave in a suspect way. Malwarebytes ignored the behavior and, initially, the files. It blocked them all on launch, though, keeping us safe.
That's a good end-result, but others are more cautious. Top performer Trend Micro spotted our test app's dodgy-looking actions, and close their processes before they could download anything. Kaspersky and Bitdefender detected some of the behavior, and if they missed anything, spotted the malicious files when they were downloaded no waiting for them to be executed. As a second, more high-stakes test, we pitted Malwarebytes against a simple ransomware simulator of our own creation. As the engine wouldn't have seen this before, we would see if its behavior monitoring alone could detect the threat.
The results weren't good, with Malwarebytes doing nothing at all as our simulator encrypted thousands of test documents. Other vendors score much higher on this test. Trend Micro, Kaspersky and Bitdefender not only spotted our simulator by its actions alone, they also killed the process and recovered the handful of lost files, ensuring we didn't lose a byte of data. We normally don't treat failing this test as a major black mark, because our test is a single sample, not even real malware, and it's unsafe to draw big conclusions from so little data.
In this case, though, it does broadly match what the labs are saying: Malwarebytes simply doesn't deliver the protection you'll get from the best vendors, and that has to be a concern. Malwarebytes Premium is a likeable security app which will make your PC a little safer, but it's not the full antivirus replacement claimed on the website. Grab a copy of the free version evaluated below , maybe, but run it alongside another antivirus app to ensure your safety.
That's fine with us; it's a solid VPN with excellent speeds and a strong focus on privacy. They're well spread, though, with thirteen locations in the US alone, so there's a good chance you'll have a server near you.
The apps are basic in the extreme, but there are technical pluses underneath. Malwarebytes Privacy connects via the fast and secure WireGuard protocol, for instance, and its apps include a kill switch to protect you if the connection drops.
If you're looking for than just antivirus and a VPN, that looks a significantly better deal. Malwarebytes Privacy has a simple but familiar interface. The dashboard displays your current location; you can choose another from a simple text list, then connect and disconnect with a click.
Desktop notifications tell you when you're protected and when you're not, and the dashboard updates to display your new IP, and highlight its location on a world map. Switching servers is convenient as there's no need to close the active connection, first. Just choose a new location from the list and the app reconnects. The app is missing several common features.
There's no Favorites system to group your most commonly used locations. No ping or load figures to help you choose the best servers. You can't switch protocols, either: it's strictly WireGuard-only. Look a little further, though, and you'll find plenty of useful technical touches.
The app can automatically connect when you access insecure networks, for instance. A kill switch protects your identity by blocking internet access if the VPN drops. Support for split tunneling enables controlling which apps use the VPN and which don't, and a flexible multihop system can route your traffic through two VPN servers for extract privacy. We were impressed, briefly, until we spotted another big omission. For Windows 10 release information, see the Windows lifecycle fact sheet.
Keeping your OS installation images up to date helps avoid a gap in protection. For more information, see Microsoft Defender update for Windows operating system installation images. Package version: Package version: 1. Skip to main content. This browser is no longer supported. Download Microsoft Edge More info. Contents Exit focus mode. Is this page helpful? Please rate your experience Yes No.
Any additional feedback? Tip To see the most current engine, platform, and signature date, visit the Security intelligence updates for Microsoft Defender Antivirus and other Microsoft antimalware. Note Monthly updates are released in phases, resulting in multiple packages visible in your Window Server Update Services.
This article lists changes that are included in the broad release channel. See the latest broad channel release here. To learn more about the gradual rollout process, and to see more information about the next release, see Manage the gradual rollout process for Microsoft Defender updates. To learn more about security intelligence updates, see Security intelligence updates for Microsoft Defender Antivirus and other Microsoft antimalware.
If you're looking for a list of Microsoft Defender processes, download the mde-urls workbook , and then select the Microsoft Defender Processes worksheet. The mde-urls workbook also lists the services and their associated URLs that your network must be able to connect to, as described in Enable access to Microsoft Defender for Endpoint service URLs in the proxy server.
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