Quote:Malwarebytes 5.3.7.209

Desktop Security for Windows version 5.3.7.209 was released on 21 August 2025.

Features and improvements

Refreshed the side bar and title bar layout for a smoother and more streamlined experience.
Tools:
Windows Firewall Control and Startup Applications are now available for Windows 10 users.
Access to Tools can now be locked behind a password using Tamper Protection.
Removed Trusted Advisor recommendation for Chrome updates.

Issues fixed

Fixed minor bugs, usability, and localization issues.

https://help.malwarebytes.com/hc/en-us/a...-5-3-7-209


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SpyShelter v15.4.0.1015 (1/Aug/2025)

What’s new?

• Fixed a SpyShelter driver security issue due to a July 30th report from a team of security researchers to our bug bounty program.
  

• Forensic analysis: Clean removal of existing programs
  Version 16's forensic analysis, the user can now create detailed uninstallation logs for existing programs that were installed without monitoring. This advanced post-install analysis scans all supported software and creates comprehensive logs with just one click. If preferred, the user can even process all compatible applications simultaneously. This allows for the thorough removal of older installations, ensuring no traces are left behind.
  
  Precision logging of the start and end of an installation are automatically detected and recorded, so you (the user) can simply sit back and watch! Installations are also clearly separated from updates, virtually eliminating false detections. And even if a program was installed in the past, the forensic analysis can often retroactively create a complete uninstallation log.
  
  
  
• Registry cleaning speed and flexibility maximized!
  The new Registry Optimizer 2 allows for enhanced and significantly faster Registry cleaning. accelerated cleaning and optimizing from previous versions. 
  
  Version 16's modern algorithms, accelerates the registry cleaning processby up to 100 times compared to previous versions. The module now intelligently identifies and removes related or problematic entries. For added safety, the optional Super Safe Mode ensures sensitive systems are cleaned with extra caution!
  
   
  
  
  
  
  
• System crashes under control with Crash Analyzer
  Crash Analyzer gives the user clear insights into system crashes and errors that would otherwise remain buried in Windows event logs. This module scans all relevant logs and filters out crash and error reports. Entries are sorted intelligently by frequency and timestamp, while a search field and numerous filter options help you find exactly what you’re looking for. All original details from the Windows event log are available for deeper analysis, and the user can export results or search for solutions online with a single click.
  
  
  
• More efficient, less resource-hungry
  Ashampoo UnInstaller 16 now works even more efficiently a significantly reduced memory and CPU footprint, allowing for smoother system runs while the user benefits from optimized log creation and processing. Even on older or weaker systems, real-time analysis is now buttery smooth! Snapshot comparisons are also accelerated ensuring instant track changes between two system save states.
  
  
  
• Privacy Traces Cleaner and deletion histor
  The new Privacy Traces Cleaner reliably removes all traces of your activities on your PC. This module reliably scans and cleans folders, files, and the Registry–keeping your system private and secure. Deletion history built into all cleaners provides a comprehensive overview of all past cleaning operations providing an overview of past data and ensures that nothing unwanted gets deleted or left behind on your PC.
  
  
• ..and more!
  

• Forensic analysis: Create uninstall logs for existing installations
  
• Registry Optimizer 2 with lightning-fast registry cleaning
  
• Super Safe Mode: Extra cautious Registry cleaning for sensitive systems
  
• Crash Analyzer with system-wide crash report analysis
  
• Optimized cleaning modules: Up to 50% faster and more efficient
  
• Greatly accelerated deep cleaning
  
• Export uninstall logs to HTML, CSV, and TXT
  

Quote:Malwarebytes 5.3.6.205-138.0.5346
 
Features and improvements

• Improved the onboarding experience with minor usability enhancements.
  
• Updated My subscription page design for better clarity.
  
• Added text explaining Scan notifications settings in Notifications page.
  
• Updated firewall filtering profile colors in Windows Firewall Control feature for Windows 11 users.
  

Issues fixed

• Fixed minor UI issues with Windows Firewall Control feature for Windows 11 users.
  
• Fixed various localization and usability glitches.
  

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Quote:1.0.0.1217 Jul 25, 2025

• Added: Added driver protection to malicious behavior protection
  

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Quote:We dive into which corporate systems support passkeys, where compatibility falls short, and why we probably won’t be saying goodbye to passwords anytime soon.
 
Transition to passkeys promises organizations a cost-effective path toward robust employee authentication, increased productivity, and regulatory compliance. We’ve already covered all the pros and cons of this business solution in a separate, in-depth article. However, the success of the transition — and even its feasibility — really hinges on the technical details and implementation specifics across numerous corporate systems.

Passkey support in identity management systems

Before tackling organizational hurdles and drafting policies, you’ll have to determine if your core IT systems are ready for the switch to passkeys.

Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) fully supports passkeys, letting admins set them as the primary sign-in method. For hybrid deployments with on-premises resources, Entra ID can generate Kerberos tickets (TGTs), which your Active Directory domain controller can then process.

However, Microsoft doesn’t yet offer native passkey support for RDP, VDI, or on-premises-only AD sign-ins. That said, with a few workarounds, organizations can store passkeys on a hardware token like a YubiKey. This kind of token can simultaneously support both the traditional PIV (smart cards) technology and FIDO2 (passkeys). There are also third-party solutions for these scenarios, but you’ll need to evaluate how using them impacts your overall security posture and regulatory compliance.

Good news for Google Workspace and Google Cloud users: they offer full passkey support.

Popular identity management systems like Okta, Ping, Cisco Duo, and RSA IDplus also support FIDO2 and all major forms of passkeys.

Passkey support on client devices

We have a detailed post on the subject. All modern operating systems from Google, Apple, and Microsoft support passkeys. However, if your company uses Linux, you’ll likely need extra tools, and overall support is still limited.

Also, while for all major operating systems it might look like full support on the surface, there’s a lot of variety in how passkeys are stored, and that can lead to compatibility headaches. Combinations of several systems like Windows computers and Android smartphones are the most problematic. You might create a passkey on one device and then find you can’t access it on another. For companies with a strictly managed device fleet, there are a couple of ways to tackle this. For example, you could have employees generate a separate passkey for each company device they use. This means a bit more initial setup: employees will need to go through the same process of creating a passkey on every device. However, once that’s done, signing in takes minimal time. Plus, if they lose one device, they won’t be completely locked out of their work data.

Another option is to use a company-approved password manager to store and sync passkeys across all employees’ devices. This is also a must for companies using Linux computers, as its operating system can’t natively store passkeys. Just a heads-up: this approach might add some complexity when it comes to regulatory compliance audits.

If you’re looking for a solution with almost no issues with sync and multiple platforms, hardware passkeys like the YubiKey are the way to go. The catch is that they can be significantly more expensive to deploy and manage.

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Quote:Don’t panic. Again, don’t panic. Did we say don’t panic? A common threat explained in simple terms.
 
Phishing emails typically end up in the spam folder, because today’s security systems easily recognize most of them; however, these systems aren’t completely reliable, so some bona fide email messages land in the junk folder too. This article explains how to detect phishing emails, and what to do about them.

Signs of phishing email

There are several markers that are widely believed to indicate a message sent by scammers. Below are some examples.

• Catchy subject line. A phishing message will likely represent a fraction of all the mail landing in your inbox. This is why scammers usually try to make their subject lines stand out by using trigger words like “urgent”, “prize”, “cash”, “giveaway”, or similar, designed to prompt you to open the message as quickly as possible.
  
• Call to action. You can bet the message will encourage you to do at least one of the following: click a link, pay for something you don’t really need, or check the details in an attachment. The attackers’ primary goal is to lure victims away from their email and into unsafe spaces where they’re tricked into spending money or surrendering access to their accounts.
  
• Expiring timer. The message might feature a timer that says, “Follow this link. It expires in 24 hours.” All these tricks are just nonsense. Scammers want to rush you so you start to panic and stop thinking carefully about your money.
  
• Mistakes in the email body. In the past year, there’s been an increase in phishing emails sent in multiple languages at once, often with some odd mistakes.
  
• Suspicious sender address. If you live in, say, Brazil, and you get an email message from an Italian address, that’s a red flag and a good reason to completely ignore its contents.
  

An impersonal greeting like “Dear %username%” used to be a sure sign of a phishing email, but scammers have moved on from that. Targeted messages addressing the victim by name are becoming increasingly common. Ignore those too.

What to do if you get a phishing email

If you’ve managed to spot one using the signs described above, well done — you’re awesome! You can go ahead and delete it without even opening. And if you want to do your good deed for the day, report the phishing attempt via Outlook or Gmail to make this world a tiny bit safer. We understand that spotting phishing in your email right away isn’t easy — so here’s a short list of don’ts to help with detection.

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