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ESET Smart Security 4

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ESET Smart Security 4

Version 4.2.22 - 4.2.35

  • Fix: Issues with HTTP scanner with longer domain names ( support for length of domain name to 256 characters)
  • Fix: Issues after PC restart when firewall system integration is "only scan application protocols"
  • Fix: When ESS installed with disabled FW, dialog about trusted networks not displayed
  • Fix: Installation of ESS using Remote Desktop; after selecting firewall's "Interactive mode", the session will interrupt
  • Fix: Long file name makes trouble with logs in "document protection enabled" mode
  • Fix: Scan profile settings not retained after reinstallation
  • Fix: Open ESI log of EAV doesn't work on Microsoft Windows NT4.0
  • Fix: Not possible to save EAV's ESI log and export service script on Microsoft Windows NT4.0
  • Fix: Wrong settings imported from ESS configuration cause problems in EAV
  • Fix: All ESI logs are lost after upgrade from V4 to V4.2
  • Fix: Impossible to delete the on-demand Scan Log in ESS
  • Fix: Fixed ceasing of scan tasks when logged in as standard user
  • Fix: Minor issues with Trusted zone conversion from older to newer version
  • Fix: Unification of behavior when disabling some parts of EAV/ESS/EMS in the main settings window
  • Fix: Possible to delete log of a running on-demand scan
  • Fix: X64 Vista + win7: UAC appears when opening ESI log from ESS/EAV GUI
  • Fix: Minor Thunderbird and Outlook issues

Version 4.0.474 – 4.2.22.0

  • Fix: Potential BSOD during scanning of inbound traffic. Fix on the TDI driver
  • Fix: Received and rescanned e-mails appear twice in Thunderbird offline mode (IMAP)
  • Fix: Error sending a file using right mouse button on MS Outlook (POP3, IMAP, Exchange)
  • Fix: ESET Thunderbird Extension interference with Thunderbird spam filter
  • Enhancement: Possibility to add Antivirus & Antispyware exceptions in quotation marks
  • Enhancement: Added special zones in the Firewall
  • Enhancement: Added support for Opera 10. The path to database of certificates changed
  • Fix: Issues with ESS installation on some operating systems
  • Fix: http address management - impossible to add mask host/*
  • Fix: Missing information about transport protocol (TCP/UDP) in the interactive dialog
  • Fix: Received infected email stops Thunderbird with IMAP account.
  • Fix: Issues when firewall rules are being looked up
  • Fix: Problems with https scanning. Fix: Windows Live Mail: Phishing mails corrupted (Contents of e-mail get lost)
  • Fix: Automatic removal of encrypted files in Outlook Express
  • Enhancement: Support for Thunderbird 3
  • Enhancement: Possibility to push update the Firewall module after PC restart
  • Feature: Only emails with infected files will be tagged by default
  • Enhancement: Changed principle of authentication by a way of automated creation of trusted zone on the basis of subnet. Now authentication of zones is defined by DNS, DHCP, Default gateway, and SSID.
  • Fix: BSOD appearing if the firewall driver not loaded
  • Enhancement: New configuration window for the exclusion of an application within the Firewall’s "Protocol filtering" function. It works in TDI and WFP (in WFP it is not possible to exclude applications from filtering)
  • Fix: Thunderbird crashes after rescan of messages (IMAP, offline mode)
  • Fix: Improved performance of http scanning.
  • Enhancement: Firewall profiles added
  • Enhancement: Trusted Zone verification by the Authentication Server or a local network
  • Fix: issues with USB blocking feature
  • Fix: Random "Last successful update" date value displayed before the first update using SysRescue CD

Version 4.0.467 - 4.0.474

  • Fix: Error logs are generated while the personal firewall is disabled after every reboot of the PC
  • Fix: Problems after PC restart when firewall system integration is in "Only scan application protocols" mode
  • Fix: Anti-spam boot failure when "Folder Redirection" is set on Windows Server
  • Fix: Scheduler task is not displaying scan targets
  • Fix: Graphic User Interface crash when making changes in the exclusions in the spam list
  • Fix: Slow opening of Office documents from a Windows 2003 server share
  • Fix: Intermittent error when saving files on Windows 7
  • Other minor fixes and improvements

Version 4.0.437 - 4.0.467

  • Fixed: External driver injection in ESET SysRescue on Microsoft Windows 7 RC fails when this option is selected in the advanced mode of ESET SysRescue wizard
  • Fixed: Error sending a file via "Send to" in the right-click menu. The problem only occurs in combination of Microsoft Windows XP and Microsoft Outlook 2003 when the Microsoft Outlook process is not running.
  • Fixed: Mozilla Thunderbird with IMAP account freezes when a virus-laden message is received
  • Improved: Compatibility with server operating systems
  • Improved: HTTP scanning compatibility
  • Other minor fixes and improvements

Version 4.0.437

  • Fixed: After installation of ESET Smart Security 4.0.424 some web sites are blocked with http scanner (seznam.cz)
  • Fixed: Thunderbird plugin may corrupt email in some occasions + several minor fixes
  • Minor fixes in ESET SysInspector
  • Fixed: Problem with the creation of Rescue CD after reinstallation from ESET Smart Security 4 to ESET NOD32 Antivirus 4

Version 4.0.314 - 4.0.417

  • Fixed several issues in firewall module:
    • Detection for Conficker added
    • Fixed detection of TCP stream
    • Fixed detection of binary rules in ipv6
    • Fixed BSOD on Vista caused by entering mapped drives
    • Removed potencial deadlock during Windows log on process
    • Fixed detection for DNS cache poisoning attack
    • Fixes and changes in ICMP filtering
    • Fixed scanning of ARP
    • Fixed issue with disconnecting of routers and data transfer cards from internet
  • fixed: protocol filtering (correct displaying on list of certificates)
  • fixed: Settings of scanning size (GB) within archive is displaying correctly

New Features and Improvements

SysInspector Integration
SysInspector is a powerful diagnostic tool allowing for in-depth analysis of aspects of the operating system, including running processes, registry content, startup items and network connections. Making the operating system processes more transparent, SysInspector is a useful tool for home and business users alike and will provide invaluable for IT experts and analysts in diagnosing potential sources of problems. Comprehensive SysInspector Logs can be submitted immediately to IT personnel.

Self-Defense
Self-Defense is a useful feature protecting our processes and registry keys against malware trying to disable or negatively affect computer’s protection status.

ESET SysRescue
ESET developed an entirely new wizard for creating CD and USB key for system boot-up. After installing the Microsoft Windows Automated Installation Kit v1.1, the wizard is able to create bootable image with the installed Antivirus – an ISO image burned on CD or any bootable mass storage device, such as USB key. Users can subsequently boot the computer from this recovery medium, scan as well as clean the infected system and reboot afterwards.  

Personal Firewall Improvements
Encrypted communication for Windows XP and Windows Vista via HTTPs and POP3s protocols is checked for malware. The firewall is equipped with “learning mode.” When activated, it allows for all communication and rules to be created automatically. The user (administrator) can check the rules for correctness, make necessary changes or switch to another firewall mode.

Anti-Spam Improvements
The anti-spam engine included in version 4.0 was optimized for both performance and system footprint. Now, better identification of spam goes hand in hand with even smaller impact on system performance.

Improved Cleaning
Now cleaning of problematic files is possible through using the solution’s own driver, which is activated immediately after startup of the computer and ensures reliable cleaning of malware.

Portable Computer Support
This feature enhances the usability on portable computers (notebooks, laptops, etc.). Version 4 is able to identify whether the computer is running on battery and automatically postpone some scheduled tasks, alerting the user before downloading a large update.

Exchangeable Media Access Control
Exchangeable media is increasingly used to spread viruses and malware. When plugged-in a USB key can be used to transfer a hidden virus, affecting even computers without internet access.  Therefore, it is crucial to control the use of exchangeable media. and stem this vector of infiltration. Prevention of exchangeable media-borne threats is especially important across companies, where a lot of data is transferred physically between workstations. Version 4 offers a solution whereby the access to exchangeable media (USB devices, floppy disk and CD) can be refused by the administrator – a policy   that can also be administered across large networks via ESET Remote Administrator console. Furthermore, automatic scanning option for files executable from exchangeable media is included by default; the use of Advanced heuristics option can be selected for enhanced protection.

Informative Graphs and Statistics
Graphs depicting network communication (uploads/downloads), disc operations (writing on and reading from disc), as well as virus and anti-spam statistics are included and easily accessible from the GUI. 

Advanced Categorization of Infiltrations
ESET introduces three categories of infiltrations – malware, potentially unwanted applications (including adware, toolbars, etc.) and potentially unsafe applications (conform applications, which may represent a certain security risk). In version 4, the categorization was improved to ensure better distinction between the three risk-categories. Now, potentially unwanted and unsafe applications are represented by the yellow alert/status in ESET Smart Security/ESET NOD32 Antivirus. The user can easily discern the level of risk and intuitively distinguish between various types of infiltrations. Furthermore, the user is provided the option to exclude potentially unwanted/unsafe applications from the scanning procedure.

Smart Optimalization
Smart Optimalization is designed to streamline the scanning of your system for malicious code. When enabled, it increases the scanning speed, without diminishing or negatively affecting the security of your system.

HIPS
Host Intrusion Prevention System (HIPS) protects your system from malware or any unwanted activity trying to negatively affect its security status. It utilizes advanced behavioral analysis, coupled with the detection capabilities of network filter to monitor running processes, files and registry keys, actively blocking and preventing any such attempts.

Manual Disabling of Modules
Users can disable certain modules (personal firewall and/or anti-spam) easily from the graphic user interface.

Other Improvements
Version 4.0 includes more than 50 improvements compared to the previous version, among them also a pasword protected uninstallation, easy access to the last on-demand log, Cisco NAC support, advanced scanner settings and others.