Version history Agnitum Outpost Firewall PRO

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Changes from v6.5.5 (2535.385.0692) -> v6.7 (2954.446.0710)

• What's new:
• Windows 7 beta-support
• Anti-Spyware engine improved
• The following improvements are introduced:
• Improved content filtering performance
• The following issues are resolved (only significant ones are listed):
• Issues with Heuristic analysis
• Issues with configuration after computer infection
• Self-protection exclusions list was not preserved under Windows Vista
• Issues after Windows Vista SP1 loading, including: Services were not started, Strange windows behavior, Slow startup
• Several most commonly reported crashes, including: Possible crash in case of insufficient memory, Possible crash while scrolling through the Host Protection components list
• Several most commonly reported freezes, including: Possible freeze on scrolling the applications list, Possible freeze on UAC dialog display
• Some visual notifications could be displayed in Entertainment Mode
• Possible problems with ICS (packets could be blocked)
• Possible problems with drivers installation
• Possible compatibility issues with KAV/KIS
• High CPU load in case of working with Lingvo X3
• Hosts file modification could not sometimes be detected
• Adding Windows/System32 folder to exclusions did not work
• Rules for EMULE.EXE were not applied
• Issues while receiving mail using The Bat!
• Incredimail could crash on mail receiving
• Rawsocket rules did not work correctly
• Content filtering rules did not work for mtorrent.exe
• Port scanning false positives on detecting UDP packet to the closed port from DNS server
• Some printer functions did not work if Outpost was installed on a computer
• Outpost could cause GUI freeze under Windows Vista 64
• Internet Explorer could crash on trying to change site properties using Quick Tune plug-in
• No Quick Tune plug-in in Internet Explorer on x64 platforms
• Update settings did not work correctly
• Registry key [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager] "BootExecute" was not protected
• Incompatibility with Jaws application
• Outpost service could not start with enabled UAC
• Windows Firewall could not sometimes be disabled after Outpost installation
• Incoming NetBIOS connections were blocked even if NetBIOS check box in LAN settings was selected
• By default content is not filtered for loopback address anymore
• Music could not be played from www.imeem.com with Outpost installed
• RPC DCOM attack could not be detected
• Outpost could not sometimes detect driver load
• Outpost could detect Norton Antivirus after its uninstallation
• Incoming connections could be successfully established in case of blocking policy
• Transit packets were blocked on attempt to open web pages on VMWare
• More minor issues

Changes from v6.5.4 (2525.381.0687) -> v6.5.5 (2535.385.0692)

• The following improvements are introduced:
• Compatibility with Windows Vista SP2
• Compatibility with Windows Server 2008 SP2
• The following issues are resolved (only significant ones are listed):
• Driver could crash on plugging card reader
• Packets blocked by IP Block component were not displayed in the Packets log
• Updates did not work if Internet Explorer was not installed
• More minor issues

Changes from v2008 (6.0.2295.253.0490) -> v2009 (6.5.2355.316.0597)

• The following improvements are introduced:
• Security:
• Blockpost plug-in functionality (ability to restrict traffic from specified IPs)
• New SmartScan2 technology (storage of status cache files information in a single file, considerable performance improvement)
• Keyloggers' control by Host Protection for x86 systems
• Detecting files with NTFS-encrypted content and/or with the System: Deny Full Control privilege
• The ability to scan remote folders is added
• Ease of use:
• New customizable process tree in Network Activity/Process Activity logs
• Log Viewer improvements (table form, filtering, etc.)
• Main window improvements (protection status, switching between Simple/Expert views)
• Improved settings (redesigned Anti-Leak and Web Control settings dialogs, integrated Application Rules dialog)
• Improved Online Activity logging
• Ability to disable logging completely
• Alerts on rules creation in the Auto-Learn mode
• The following issues are resolved (only significant ones are listed):
• Error during installation (code 14001)
• Error during update (code 101)
• Network connections were blocked after installation on the computer with Avast installed
• If installing over a previous version, password from the previous configuration was not accepted
• Issues with blocking GZIP
• Update period was expired with the valid key/in trial mode
• User interface settings inconsistency in compatibility mode
• Entertainment mode settings were not preserved
• Blocked traffic while working with virtual machines
• Issues while detecting malware in a hosts file (file was deleted, possible crash)
• Applications located on removable disks sometimes inherited network access rules from other applications
• EVE Monitor data were blocked
• Outpost prevented system restore point creation under Windows Vista
• Several most commonly reported crashes
• More minor issues

Changes from v2008 (6.0.2293.253.0490) -> v2008 (6.0.2295.253.0490)

• Databases update issues

Changes from v2008 (6.0.2160.205.402.266) -> v2008 (6.0.2162.205.402.266)

• Outpost Firewall Pro could freeze on Windows Vista with third-party antivirus software installed (KIS, NOD32, AVAST)
• Access to encrypted drives could be denied
• Empty Network Activity log
• Several possible crashes

Changes from v4.0 (1025.700.303) -> v2008 (6.0.2160.205.402.266)

• Improved Host Protection. Unauthorized drivers are blocked from loading and malicious code is prevented from gaining full access to the system, and there is a new focus on consistency and reliability of protection against unknown malware that attempts to circumvent existing security.
• Restricted access to potentially infective websites. The new web control module optionally blocks access to potentially malicious web sites, safeguarding users' systems against inappropriate personal data disclosure and drive-by downloads. The filtering is reputation-based and works in the background, regardless of whether the anti-malware module is active. The list of restricted sites can be manually edited; it is updated via the regular automatic updates.
• Extended monitoring of critical system objects. For more advanced users, this feature allows the definition and management of permissible actions to further control vulnerable system objects and inappropriate program behavior.
• Full Vista and 64-bit platform support. The totally redesigned Outpost architecture means that the product is now compatible with Windows 2000 onwards, including Vista and all 64-bit Windows versions.
• IPv6 support. The new network connection protocol extensively used in Windows Vista, IPv6, is fully recognized, filtered and its data protected. The protocol is the evolution of its predecessor, IPv4, and provides a number of scalability, automation and security improvements.
• Full support for Fast User Switching and low-privilege user accounts. Outpost is now compatible with multi-user Windows environments and works seamlessly with Fast User Switching and Remote Desktop connections. Under Vista, the product fully supports User Account Control security mechanisms.
• Granular web control. Ad blocking and protection against infective websites has been extended to ensure compatibility with even the most complex and sophisticated websites and provide even higher levels of online safety.
• Improved appearance and accessibility. The streamlined interface with Vista-style design lets users review options and access key program features much more quickly.
• Auto-learning mode. When Outpost is first started, it runs in a special "learning mode" where all alert notifications are suppressed. During this time, the program is silently learning the user's typical program activity and firewall-monitored connections. After the learning period is over, the product reverts to normal mode, but will prompt for a response only when new activity is seem, dramatically reducing the number of alerts requiring a user response.
• Improved visibility into on-demand spyware scanning. The scanner displays detailed information about the current scanning and malware removal process, letting users see in real time the types of malware found and eradicated.
• Outstanding performance and very low resource consumption. Gives users more flexibility in setting when future scans will be scheduled, as well as defining more scanning parameters, such as checking critical system areas whenever malware definitions have been updated.

Changes from v4.0 (1024.700.292) -> v4.0 (1025.700.303)

• More strict rules for DNS activity
• Automatic rules creation issue (active rules were disabled)
• Freezes on x64 platform

Changes from v4.0 (1007.7323.591) -> v4.0 (1024.700.292)

• Error occurred on uninstalling Debug plugin if Outpost Firewall was running installing third-party applications
• Outpost Firewall blocked third-party applications setup programs
• Outpost Firewall now detects attempts to install over the later version
• Outpost Firewall could freeze on starting
• Outpost Firewall could freeze on detecting critical system object change
• Recurring critical system object change could not be detected
• Outpost Firewall could crash if working concurrently with "World of Warcraft"

Changes from v4.0 (971.584.079) -> v4.0 (1005.590.123)

• Fake Protection Revealer leaktest interception
• SpyCar tests interception
• Allow Once action in real-time spyware protection learn dialog
• Real-time spyware protection learn dialog improved for critical objects changes detection
• Addition of Expandable String Value and similar variables to the
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run registry key is now controlled

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