Version history for Agnitum Outpost Firewall PRO (64-bit)
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Changes for v9.1 (4643.690.1951) - v9.1 (4652.701.1951)
- Issue of high resource consumption resulting in occasional breakdowns of audio streaming is fixed
Changes for v9.0 (4537.670.1937) - v9.1 (4643.690.1951)
- The following improvements have been made:
- SmartDecision operation algorithms. Decreased number of issues with unjustified understatement of applications’ rating
- Extended version support for Internet Explorer for Quick Tune panel
- The following issues have been fixed:
- Possible cases of BSOD with Driver of network operations were fixed
- Quick Scan: the issue with some system catalogs missing in the checklist under x64, was fixed
- Possible system freeze on web browsing under Windows XP was fixed
Changes for v9.0 (4535.670.1937) - v9.0 (4537.670.1937)
- Possible installation procedure failure on process scanning is fixed
- Impossibility to continue installation on detecting of partially incompatible products on Windows XP is fixed
Changes for v8.1.2 (4313.670.1936) - v9.0 (4535.670.1937)
- The following improvements have been made:
- Outpost can install in Windows Safe Mode
- Agnitum Live Disk. Users can now create a bootable rescue CD or USB drive with Agnitum Live Disk utility. This tool will eliminate the malware that is preventing Outpost from being installed and clears the way for a normal installation process
- The following issues have been fixed:
- An update error emerging during component update was fixed
- Improved stability of ImproveNet module update process
- Improved stability of operations with Process Activity
- Improved stability of creating rules in the Process Activity
- Improved stability of Service during the checks of digital signatures
- The logic of applying updated presets was optimized
- Issues with default installation of specific parameters on creating a new configuration were fixed
- The system of application rating was optimized
- The issue with impossibility of closing down the alert window on a terminated process was fixed
- Errors in detecting local networks using iPv6 were fixed
- Possible out-of-service response from the driver of network operations was fixed
- Localization issues were fixed
Changes for v8.0 (4164.652.1856) - v8.1 (4303.670.1908)
- The following issues have been fixed:
- Extended abilities to intercept intrusions into process memory using processes shared memory areas
- Extended HIPS monitoring area on Windows 8
- Improved product operation with Fast User Switch
- Improved logic of driver operation with IPv6 addresses
- Improved SmartDesicion characteristics
- Improved entertainment mode logic
- Presets are updated
- Known GUI and service BSODs are fixed
- AFW: Several reported crashes in firewall driver are fixed
- AFW: Obsolete addresses cleanup issue is fixed (could affect network connections throughput)
- Rules autocreation logic vulnerability is fixed
- Possible application blockings on Fast User Switch are removed
- Possible product setup issue caused by MS Redistributable Package version conflicts is fixed
- Inability to install product on Windows 8 on exceeding the number of filters installed in protocol stack is fixed
- Issues with logic of assigning SmartDesicion rating to several applications are fixed
- Issue with high-priority low-level firewall rules creation is fixed
- Possible delays, freezes and unavailability of Windows Audio service on Windows Vista are fixed
- Issues with product update via proxy server are fixed
- Several issues with individual sites configuration in QuickTune plug-in are fixed
- Possible UI issues and glitches are fixed
- Typing errors in GUI are fixed
- GUI issues with rules creation for critical objects are fixed
- Defects in product prompts under low screen resolution are fixed
- Typos and errors in national localizations are fixed
- Incorrect filters operation in packet log and firewall is fixed
- Possible operating system freezes on using Opera browser are fixed
- Reported memory and resources leaks are fixed
- Outpost Pro and Spam Terrier compatibility issues are fixed
Changes for v7.6 (3984.639.1842) - v8.0 (4164.652.1856)
- The following improvements have been made:
- New, more user-friendly interface
- Full compatibility with Windows 8
- Improved 64-bit OS protection
- Smaller installation package
- Improved compatibility with Microsoft Action Center
- Updated network activity presets for system processes
- The following issues have been fixed:
- The vulnerability after reverting to non-GUI operation mode (Computer Lock)
- The firewall crashing under Windows 8
- Several service and GUI crashes
- ICMP traffic on Windows 8 is now filtered correctly
- Issues with sending excess information to ImproveNet
- GUI freeze when the Event Viewer is in use
- Certain graphical element positioning errors
Changes for v7.5.3 (3942.608.1810) - v7.6 (3984.645.1842)
- The following improvements have been made:
- Windows 8 support: general drivers support
- Windows 8 support: blocking of infected Metro applications
- Windows Action Center support is improved
- Processing of IPv6 addresses is improved
- ICMPv6 support in firewall rules names
- Logs are moved from the product folder into the common Application Data folder
- Blockpost module operation in suspended protection mode is improved
- The following issues have been fixed:
- Issues with torrent clients are fixed (zero connections, slow-downs, freezes)
- Attack Detection issues are fixed, reaction logic in case of multiple attackers is improved
- BSOD’s caused by network applications operation in fast networks are fixed
- Blocking and freezing issues caused by the content filtering mechanism are fixed
- Low-level rules priority issues are fixed
Changes for v7.5.2 - v7.5.3 (3941.604.1810)
- Issues with Java 7 and IPv6 on Windows 7
- Issues with MySQL and IPv6 on Windows 7
- Issues with Remote Desktop and IPv6 on Windows 7
- Causes of several of the most commonly reported crashes fixed
Changes for v7.5.1 (3791.596.1681) - v7.5.2
- Improved SmartDecision technology to make decision-making easier for users, with color-coded alerts in yellow, green and red
- Upgraded anti-virus (anti-malware) engine 5.4.1 with improved detection of malware in packed executable files
- Support for Java Archive (JAR) and Android application package file formats for on-the-fly (on-access) detection
- Comprehensive Unicode support for and even greater stability for faster, smoother performance
- Enhanced self-protection against attempts by malware to take over the user?s computer
- User interface improvements for greater ease of use
- Revamped anti-spam filters detect and segregate junk mail intelligently
Changes for v7.5 (3720.574.1668) - v7.5.1 (3791.596.1681)
- The following issues have been fixed:
- Disabling Proactive protection in Outpost interface could not disable it in fact
- Progress bar window was always on top during the procession of quarantine objects
- Several frequent crashes
- The following improvements have been made:
- Multiple compatibility improvements with third-party products
- Improvements in detection, curing, and quarantining archives
Changes for v7.5 (3717.574.1668) - v7.5 (3720.574.1668)
- Minor GUI fixes
Changes for v7.5 (3663.571.1653) Beta 3 - v7.5 (3717.574.1668)
- Outpost Firewall Pro 7.5 — Performance Edition introduces the following improvements:
- Performance:
- Web page filtering is 3x faster
- Filtering for spyware sites is up to 100 times faster
- CPU and memory consumption are lower
- Improved performance and stability on 64-bit PCs
- Security:
- New SmartDecision module increases accuracy of non-signature detection
- New clipboard and screen content protection secures cut-and-paste operations and prevents screen scraping
- Auto-Learn mode now operates more securely, even on infected PCs
- Autorun Protection prevents malware from spreading via USB drives
- Updated and extended list of applications and associated data protected by AppGuard
- Enhanced self-protection mechanism
- Greater control over registry backup and restore attempts
- Compatibility and Ease of Use:
- Ability to submit suspect files to Agnitum automatically from within the UI for further analysis
- Support for mobile broadband devices under Windows 7
- Redesigned pop-up dialogs for more intuitive operation
- What’s Fixed:
- Content filter and firewall operational issues under Windows 7 and Windows Vista
- Blocking by keywords issues
- Issues while streaming videos on YouTube
- Performance issues on Windows 7 machines
- Issues while using BitTorrent clients (including performance issues)
- Most commonly reported causes of system crashes
- Decreased number of Application Guard false positives
- Minor GUI fixes
Changes for v7.0.4 (3412.520.1245) - v7.1 (3415.520.1247)
- The following improvements have been made:
- New applications were added to the list of applications controlled by Application Guard
- Most commonly reported crashes are fixed
Changes for v7.0.3 (3395.517.1242) - v7.0.4 (3398.519.1243)
- Most commonly reported crashes
- Possible freeze on starting applications for which no rules are created if rules auto-creation is disabled
- Possible freeze on Windows 7 x64 while downloading torrents and playing online games
- Application Guard false positives for lsass.exe
- Possible system freezes on various actions: delete file, open file from context menu, empty recycle bin
- More minor issues and interface issues
Changes for v7.0 (3373.514.1234) - v7.0.1 (3376.514.1234)
- The following improvements are introduced:
- Self-protection mechanism improved (new registry hives are now protected)
- The following issues are resolved (only significant ones are listed):
- Outpost could freeze on starting automatic update
Changes for v6.7.2 (3001.452.0718) - v6.7.3 (3063.452.0726)
- The following issues are resolved (only significant ones are listed):
- Service was unavailable if installing on a low-power PC
Changes for v6.7.1 (2983.450.0714) - v6.7.2 (3001.452.0718)
- Autolearn mode is disabled by default if Advanced security level is selected during installation
- Slowdown during installation of redistributable components
- Entertainment mode prompt was not disabled on starting full-screen applications
- SMTP attachments could not be sent using Thunderbird mail client
- Installation issues (ACS server could not be found)
- Rules for trusted and blocked applications could be lost after suspending protection
- Properties of some applications could not be opened from the Edit Rules dialog
- Log folder could not be opened using the command in the Settings window
- Issues on displaying web pages on servers using gzip encoding
- Real-time protection was disabled for some time after antivirus databases update
Changes for 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 for 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
