Updates 7/9/26 - MalwareBytes 5.6.2

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Hello Malwarebytes community,

Malwarebytes version 5.6.2.268 component package 160.0.5677 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.

What's New

• Onboarding scan progress now distinguishes between a preparation phase and an active scan phase, making it clearer what the product is doing during your first scan

• The Help page and Tray menu now show simplified version information

Issues Fixed

• Improved usability of the Startup Application list and resolved an issue with application detection

• Resolved an issue preventing the renewal payment notification from being displayed